Get the next batch of items to process based on the configured batch size
AI agents call get_next_batch to retrieve information from Loop 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 data (the next batch of items) from an existing array for processing. It does not modify, delete, or execute external operations—it simply queries and returns items based on the configured batch size. This is a classic Read operation with minimal risk; misuse would only expose data already available in the initialized array.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_next_batch' and description 'Get the next batch of items to process' indicate a retrieval operation. The verb 'Get' and the context of 'retrieving' the next set of items for processing confirms this is a read-only operation with no side effects.
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Get the next batch of items to process based on the configured batch size. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Loop MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Loop MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_next_batch: 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 Loop MCP Server. Nothing to install.
get_next_batch 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_next_batch 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_next_batch. 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_next_batch is provided by the Loop MCP Server MCP server (smogili1/loop_mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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