Get_Faction

View the details of a specific faction.

Server SpaceTraders MCP Server thevalverde/spacetraders-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What Get_Faction does on SpaceTraders MCP Server

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

Why Get_Faction needs a policy

This tool retrieves faction information without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any changes to game state. It is a simple data query operation, consistent with the Read category. The low severity reflects the minimal risk from unauthorized access to public faction metadata.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'Get_Faction' and description 'View the details of a specific faction' indicate a retrieval operation with no modification or side effects.

Questions about Get_Faction

What does the Get_Faction tool do? +

View the details of a specific faction. It is categorised as a Read tool in the SpaceTraders MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on Get_Faction? +

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

What risk level is Get_Faction? +

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

Can I rate-limit Get_Faction? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the Get_Faction 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_Faction completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for Get_Faction. 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_Faction? +

Get_Faction is provided by the SpaceTraders MCP Server MCP server (thevalverde/spacetraders-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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