Returns a resource reference that can be used by MCP clients
AI agents call getResourceReference to retrieve information from MCP Elicitations Demo 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 returns a resource reference—a read-only operation with no side effects, data modification, or external state changes. It is purely informational and fits the 'Read' category. The low severity reflects minimal blast radius from misuse.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'getResourceReference' and description 'Returns a resource reference that can be used by MCP clients' indicate a retrieval operation that provides reference data without modifying any state.
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
Returns a resource reference that can be used by MCP clients. It is categorised as a Read tool in the MCP Elicitations Demo Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the MCP Elicitations Demo Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for getResourceReference: 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 MCP Elicitations Demo Server. Nothing to install.
getResourceReference 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 getResourceReference 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 getResourceReference. 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.
getResourceReference is provided by the MCP Elicitations Demo Server MCP server (soriat/soria-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
getResourceReference is one line of MCP Elicitations Demo Server's registry record.
The record carries the whole server: verified identity, auth posture, risk grade, every tool classified, recommended policy — re-checked continuously.
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