get_cell_value

指定されたセルの値を取得します

Server Excel MCP Server superpyonchix/excel_mcp_server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What get_cell_value does on Excel MCP Server

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

Why get_cell_value needs a policy

This tool retrieves data from a spreadsheet cell without modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. It is a straightforward read operation that presents minimal risk even if misused by an AI agent, as it only accesses existing data.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_cell_value' and description indicating retrieval of cell values ('gets the value of a specified cell'). This is a query operation with no side effects.

Questions about get_cell_value

What does the get_cell_value tool do? +

指定されたセルの値を取得します. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Excel MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_cell_value? +

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

What risk level is get_cell_value? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_cell_value? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_cell_value 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_cell_value completely? +

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

get_cell_value is provided by the Excel MCP Server MCP server (superpyonchix/excel_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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