get_contam_program_help

Use this when you want the built-in command-line usage text for a CONTAM executable before deciding which tool or arguments to use.

Server CONTAM MCP summer521521/contam_plugin
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What get_contam_program_help does on CONTAM MCP

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

Why get_contam_program_help needs a policy

This tool only reads and returns existing help documentation from CONTAM executables. It performs no modifications, execution of simulations, deletion, financial operations, or irreversible changes. The data retrieved is static documentation intended to guide users, making it a straightforward Read operation with minimal security risk.

From the tool's definition Tool retrieves 'built-in command-line usage text for a CONTAM executable' — a retrieval operation with no side effects. The description explicitly indicates it provides informational help/documentation.

Questions about get_contam_program_help

What does the get_contam_program_help tool do? +

Use this when you want the built-in command-line usage text for a CONTAM executable before deciding which tool or arguments to use. It is categorised as a Read tool in the CONTAM MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_contam_program_help? +

Register the CONTAM MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_contam_program_help: 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 CONTAM MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_contam_program_help? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_contam_program_help? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_contam_program_help 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_contam_program_help completely? +

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

get_contam_program_help is provided by the CONTAM MCP server (summer521521/contam_plugin). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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