get_project_count · MCP Project Query Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What get_project_count does on MCP Project Query Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why get_project_count needs a policy

This tool retrieves a count metric from the project database. It performs no writes, deletions, code execution, or financial operations. The operation is read-only and has minimal blast radius if misused by an AI agent—it only exposes a numeric value representing the total number of projects.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_project_count' and description '获取项目总数' (get total project count) indicate a simple query operation that retrieves aggregate data without modification or side effects.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Questions about get_project_count

What does the get_project_count tool do? +

获取项目总数. It is categorised as a Read tool in the MCP Project Query Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_project_count? +

Register the MCP Project Query Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_project_count: 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 Project Query Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_project_count? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_project_count? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_project_count 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_project_count completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for get_project_count. 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_project_count? +

get_project_count is provided by the MCP Project Query Server MCP server (sweetwisdom/mcp-demo). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.