Get available filter options with counts based on current filter context. Use this to show users valid filter choices that won
AI agents call rescuedogs_get_filter_counts to retrieve information from Rescuedogs without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
This tool queries and returns filter options and counts, enabling UI/UX features to display available choices to users. It performs a read-only operation with no capability to modify, delete, or execute external actions. The data returned is informational metadata that helps users understand what filtering options are available. No reversible or irreversible changes occur.
From the tool's definition Tool name includes 'get' and description states 'Get available filter options with counts' — retrieves data with no side effects. Returns metadata about valid filter choices for display purposes.
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Get available filter options with counts based on current filter context. Use this to show users valid filter choices that won. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Rescuedogs MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Rescuedogs MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for rescuedogs_get_filter_counts: 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 Rescuedogs. Nothing to install.
rescuedogs_get_filter_counts 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 rescuedogs_get_filter_counts 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 rescuedogs_get_filter_counts. 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.
rescuedogs_get_filter_counts is provided by the Rescuedogs MCP server (ssatama/rescuedogs-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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