icf_overview

Get an overview of the ICF classification system.

Server ICF MCP Server stayce/icf-mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What icf_overview does on ICF MCP Server

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

Why icf_overview needs a policy

This tool retrieves and queries reference data about WHO's ICF system without modifying, executing code, deleting, or committing financial actions. It is a simple lookup/browse operation with no side effects, fitting the Read category. The low severity reflects minimal risk if misused by an AI agent—it can only return informational content about the classification system itself.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'icf_overview' and description 'Get an overview of the ICF classification system' indicate retrieval of reference information about a classification system.

Questions about icf_overview

What does the icf_overview tool do? +

Get an overview of the ICF classification system. It is categorised as a Read tool in the ICF MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on icf_overview? +

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

What risk level is icf_overview? +

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

Can I rate-limit icf_overview? +

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

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

icf_overview is provided by the ICF MCP Server MCP server (stayce/icf-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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