get_folder_looks

List all Looks saved in a specific folder.

Server Looker MCP Server ultrathink-solutions/looker-mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What get_folder_looks does on Looker MCP Server

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

Why get_folder_looks needs a policy

This tool retrieves/queries Looks (saved queries) within a folder. It has no side effects, does not modify data, execute code, or trigger external operations. It is a straightforward read operation with minimal blast radius if misused — an agent could retrieve information about saved queries but cannot alter them.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'get_' and description states 'List all Looks' — both indicate retrieval without modification. No mention of deletion, creation, or execution.

Questions about get_folder_looks

What does the get_folder_looks tool do? +

List all Looks saved in a specific folder. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Looker MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_folder_looks? +

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

What risk level is get_folder_looks? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_folder_looks? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_folder_looks 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_folder_looks completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for get_folder_looks. 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_folder_looks? +

get_folder_looks is provided by the Looker MCP Server MCP server (ultrathink-solutions/looker-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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