get_shipment_checkpoints

Get tracking checkpoints for a shipment

Server Trackmage MCP Server trackmage/trackmage-mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What get_shipment_checkpoints does on Trackmage MCP Server

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

Why get_shipment_checkpoints needs a policy

This tool retrieves tracking checkpoint data for an existing shipment. It is a query/fetch operation that has no side effects—it does not create, modify, delete, or execute external operations. The worst case of misuse would be unauthorized access to tracking information, a data exposure risk appropriate for the Read category at low severity.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_shipment_checkpoints' and description 'Get tracking checkpoints for a shipment' indicate a retrieval operation with no modification or deletion of data.

Questions about get_shipment_checkpoints

What does the get_shipment_checkpoints tool do? +

Get tracking checkpoints for a shipment. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Trackmage MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_shipment_checkpoints? +

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

What risk level is get_shipment_checkpoints? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_shipment_checkpoints? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_shipment_checkpoints 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_shipment_checkpoints completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for get_shipment_checkpoints. 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_shipment_checkpoints? +

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

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