Get a complete schema snapshot of the Directus instance including all collections, fields, and relations. Optionally export to a file format (csv, json, xml, yaml).
AI agents call get_schema_snapshot 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.
This tool retrieves and optionally exports schema metadata (collections, fields, relations) from a Directus instance. It is a read-only operation with no capability to modify, delete, or execute code. Even though it provides comprehensive access to schema information, the lack of side effects places it firmly in the Read category with low severity.
From the tool's definition Tool description states it 'Get[s] a complete schema snapshot' with optional export to file formats. The verb 'get' and 'export' indicate data retrieval with no modification or deletion. No mutations, no code execution, no side effects.
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Get a complete schema snapshot of the Directus instance including all collections, fields, and relations. Optionally export to a file format (csv, json, xml, yaml). It is categorised as a Read tool in the Directus MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Directus MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_schema_snapshot: 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.
get_schema_snapshot is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_schema_snapshot 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for get_schema_snapshot. 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.
get_schema_snapshot 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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