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get_archived_goals

Returns all archived goals for the current user that is best presented in a table.

How to control get_archived_goals ↓

What get_archived_goals does on MCP Beeminder Server

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

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Why get_archived_goals needs a policy

This tool queries and retrieves archived goal data for the authenticated user. It is a simple read operation that fetches existing information without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any actions. The 'get_' prefix and 'Returns' verb confirm read-only semantics.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_archived_goals' and description 'Returns all archived goals' indicate data retrieval with no modification. No side effects or state changes occur.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access get_archived_goals gives an agent:

How to control get_archived_goals

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and MCP Beeminder Server, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for get_archived_goals:

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "get_archived_goals": {}
  }
}

get_archived_goals is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

  1. Create a free account and register MCP Beeminder Server — nothing to install.
  2. Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
  3. Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.
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Questions about get_archived_goals

What does the get_archived_goals tool do? +

Returns all archived goals for the current user that is best presented in a table. It is categorised as a Read tool in the MCP Beeminder Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_archived_goals? +

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

What risk level is get_archived_goals? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_archived_goals? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_archived_goals 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_archived_goals completely? +

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

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

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