cbs_check_dataset_availability

Checks if a dataset is available via CBS OData (queryable) or data.overheid.nl (download-only).

Server Nl Opendata soulnai/nl-opendata-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What cbs_check_dataset_availability does on Nl Opendata

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

Why cbs_check_dataset_availability needs a policy

This tool retrieves metadata about dataset availability status. It does not execute queries, modify data, delete anything, or trigger external operations. It simply checks and reports the current availability state of datasets, which is a pure read operation with minimal blast radius if misused.

From the tool's definition Tool performs availability checking which is a status query operation; the description explicitly states it only checks if datasets are 'available via CBS OData (queryable) or data.overheid.nl (download-only)' — this is a lookup/inspection with no…

Questions about cbs_check_dataset_availability

What does the cbs_check_dataset_availability tool do? +

Checks if a dataset is available via CBS OData (queryable) or data.overheid.nl (download-only). It is categorised as a Read tool in the Nl Opendata MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on cbs_check_dataset_availability? +

Register the Nl Opendata MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for cbs_check_dataset_availability: 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 Nl Opendata. Nothing to install.

What risk level is cbs_check_dataset_availability? +

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

Can I rate-limit cbs_check_dataset_availability? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the cbs_check_dataset_availability 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 cbs_check_dataset_availability completely? +

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

cbs_check_dataset_availability is provided by the Nl Opendata MCP server (soulnai/nl-opendata-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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