get_department_location_mappings

Get the department and location ID mappings used by Viterbit. Returns both department names to IDs and location names to IDs.

Server Viterbit MCP Server techkampe/mcp_viterbit
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What get_department_location_mappings does on Viterbit MCP Server

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

Why get_department_location_mappings needs a policy

This tool retrieves static or semi-static reference data (department and location IDs) without side effects. It is a simple lookup/query operation that does not modify data, execute code, delete records, or involve financial transactions. The low severity reflects minimal risk even if misused by an agent, as it only exposes metadata mappings.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_department_location_mappings' and description 'Get the department and location ID mappings' indicate a retrieval operation that returns reference data (mappings). No modification, deletion, or execution of external operations is described.

Questions about get_department_location_mappings

What does the get_department_location_mappings tool do? +

Get the department and location ID mappings used by Viterbit. Returns both department names to IDs and location names to IDs. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Viterbit MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_department_location_mappings? +

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

What risk level is get_department_location_mappings? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_department_location_mappings? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_department_location_mappings 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_department_location_mappings completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for get_department_location_mappings. 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_department_location_mappings? +

get_department_location_mappings is provided by the Viterbit MCP Server MCP server (techkampe/mcp_viterbit). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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