get_entity_children

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why get_entity_children needs a policy

This tool retrieves and lists child entities within Synapse containers (projects or folders). It performs a read-only query operation with no side effects, no data modification, no code execution, and no irreversible actions. The ability to list contents of a container is a standard, non-destructive read operation.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_entity_children' and description 'List children for Synapse container entities' indicate retrieval of hierarchical data structure information without modification.

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

POLICY

How to control get_entity_children

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

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "get_entity_children": {}
  }
}

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

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EXPLORE

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FAQ

Questions about get_entity_children

What does the get_entity_children tool do? +

List children for Synapse container entities (projects or folders). It is categorised as a Read tool in the Synapse MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_entity_children? +

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

What risk level is get_entity_children? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_entity_children? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_entity_children 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_entity_children completely? +

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

get_entity_children is provided by the Synapse MCP Server MCP server (susheel/synapse-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every Synapse MCP Server tool call.

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