check_data_availability

Check which open data files are available for download

Server Stefanoamorelli Rik @iflow-mcp/stefanoamorelli-rik-mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What check_data_availability does on Stefanoamorelli Rik

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

Why check_data_availability needs a policy

This tool merely checks/lists the availability of open data files—a read-only operation. It has no side effects, does not execute code, does not modify data, and does not involve financial transactions. The blast radius of misuse is minimal since it only reveals what data exists, not the data itself.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'check_data_availability' and description 'Check which open data files are available for download' indicate a query operation that retrieves metadata about available datasets without modifying or accessing sensitive data.

Questions about check_data_availability

What does the check_data_availability tool do? +

Check which open data files are available for download. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Stefanoamorelli Rik MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on check_data_availability? +

Register the Stefanoamorelli Rik MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for check_data_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 Stefanoamorelli Rik. Nothing to install.

What risk level is check_data_availability? +

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

Can I rate-limit check_data_availability? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the check_data_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 check_data_availability completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for check_data_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 check_data_availability? +

check_data_availability is provided by the Stefanoamorelli Rik MCP server (@iflow-mcp/stefanoamorelli-rik-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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