get_block_values

get_block_values

Server Mnemosyne MCP sophia-labs/mnemosyne-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What get_block_values does on Mnemosyne MCP

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

Why get_block_values needs a policy

The 'get_' prefix strongly suggests this tool retrieves or queries data from Mnemosyne knowledge graphs. Despite the empty description reducing confidence slightly, the verb 'get' unambiguously indicates a read-only operation with no destructive, write, execute, or financial consequences. No blast radius from misuse—only information disclosure.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_block_values' indicates a retrieval operation. The description is empty, but the naming convention ('get_*') is consistent with Read operations that query and retrieve data without side effects.

Questions about get_block_values

What does the get_block_values tool do? +

get_block_values. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Mnemosyne MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_block_values? +

Register the Mnemosyne MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_block_values: 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 Mnemosyne MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_block_values? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_block_values? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_block_values 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_block_values completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for get_block_values. 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_block_values? +

get_block_values is provided by the Mnemosyne MCP server (sophia-labs/mnemosyne-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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