get_warning_descriptions · AIRIOT MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What get_warning_descriptions does on AIRIOT MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why get_warning_descriptions needs a policy

This tool retrieves or queries existing alarm descriptions without modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. It is a data retrieval function with no destructive, financial, or executable side effects.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_warning_descriptions' and description '获取报警描述列表' (get alarm description list) indicate retrieval of alarm/warning metadata. The verb 'get' and 'list' are characteristic of read operations with no side effects.

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Questions about get_warning_descriptions

What does the get_warning_descriptions tool do? +

获取报警描述列表. It is categorised as a Read tool in the AIRIOT MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_warning_descriptions? +

Register the AIRIOT MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_warning_descriptions: 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 AIRIOT MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_warning_descriptions? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_warning_descriptions? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_warning_descriptions 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_warning_descriptions completely? +

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

get_warning_descriptions is provided by the AIRIOT MCP Server MCP server (sshwsfc/mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.