get_calendar

Returns metadata for a calendar

Server Google Calendar MCP Server sohamkapileshwar2/google-calendar-mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What get_calendar does on Google Calendar MCP Server

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

Why get_calendar needs a policy

This tool queries calendar metadata without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing operations. It is a straightforward read operation that retrieves information about a calendar. Low severity because exposure of calendar metadata alone has limited blast radius—metadata typically contains non-sensitive structural information unless the calendar system exposes sensitive details through metadata fields.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_calendar' combined with description 'Returns metadata for a calendar' indicates a retrieval operation with no modification or side effects.

Questions about get_calendar

What does the get_calendar tool do? +

Returns metadata for a calendar. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Google Calendar MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_calendar? +

Register the Google Calendar MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_calendar: 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 Google Calendar MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_calendar? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_calendar? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_calendar 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_calendar completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for get_calendar. 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_calendar? +

get_calendar is provided by the Google Calendar MCP Server MCP server (sohamkapileshwar2/google-calendar-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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