Retrieve a conversation (also called a ticket) by ID from SparrowDesk
AI agents call get_conversation to retrieve information from SparrowDesk without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
This tool only retrieves/queries existing conversation data by ID with no side effects. It matches the 'Read' category definition of retrieving data without modification. The low severity reflects minimal blast radius - an AI agent could retrieve conversation details but cannot modify, delete, or trigger external actions. The high confidence reflects the explicit use of 'Retrieve' in the description.
From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Retrieve a conversation (also called a ticket) by ID from SparrowDesk' - the verb 'Retrieve' and the absence of any modification language clearly indicate this is a read-only operation.
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Retrieve a conversation (also called a ticket) by ID from SparrowDesk. It is categorised as a Read tool in the SparrowDesk MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the SparrowDesk MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_conversation: 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 SparrowDesk. Nothing to install.
get_conversation 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_conversation 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_conversation. 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_conversation is provided by the SparrowDesk MCP server (sparrowdesk/sparrowdesk-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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