get_all

Get the translation for a key from every loaded locale at once.

Server Mcp Locator tankonyako/mcp-locator
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What get_all does on Mcp Locator

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

Why get_all needs a policy

This tool retrieves translation data across multiple locales without modifying, creating, or deleting any state. It is a pure query operation that poses minimal risk if called by an AI agent, as it cannot alter files or system state.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Get the translation for a key' — a retrieval operation with no side effects. Server description confirms the purpose includes 'read and write' capabilities, and this tool's name and description indicate it only reads data ('get').

Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets

Questions about get_all

What does the get_all tool do? +

Get the translation for a key from every loaded locale at once. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Mcp Locator MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_all? +

Register the Mcp Locator MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_all: 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 Locator. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_all? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_all? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_all 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_all completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for get_all. 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_all? +

get_all is provided by the Mcp Locator MCP server (tankonyako/mcp-locator). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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