get_panel

Get a single panel by ID from Directus. Optionally specify fields to return and metadata options.

Server Directus MCP Server skeyelab/directus-mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What get_panel does on Directus MCP Server

AI agents call get_panel to retrieve information from Directus MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why get_panel needs a policy

This tool retrieves or queries data (a panel by ID) with no side effects. It allows fetching information from Directus with optional field selection and metadata, but does not create, modify, delete, or execute operations. It falls squarely into the Read category with low severity risk.

From the tool's definition Tool name and description indicate 'Get a single panel by ID from Directus. Optionally specify fields to return and metadata options.' The 'Get' verb and retrieval of data by ID without modification capability clearly indicates a read-only operation.

Questions about get_panel

What does the get_panel tool do? +

Get a single panel by ID from Directus. Optionally specify fields to return and metadata options. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Directus MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_panel? +

Register the Directus MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_panel: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Directus MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_panel? +

get_panel is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit get_panel? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_panel rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block get_panel completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for get_panel. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides get_panel? +

get_panel is provided by the Directus MCP Server MCP server (skeyelab/directus-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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