data_overview

获取数据的大概情况,例如表头信息、表头对应的字段类型、数据条数等

Server Xtai Mcp Data Analysis vaesonshu/xtai-mcp-data-analysis
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What data_overview does on Xtai Mcp Data Analysis

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

Why data_overview needs a policy

This tool performs data introspection—querying headers, data types, and row counts. These are passive retrieval operations that do not modify, execute code on external systems, delete, or cause financial effects. It fits squarely within the Read category with low severity risk.

From the tool's definition Tool retrieves metadata about data structure: '获取数据的大概情况,例如表头信息、表头对应的字段类型、数据条数等' (get data overview, such as header information, field types corresponding to headers, row counts). These are read-only inspection operations with no modifications or side effects.

Questions about data_overview

What does the data_overview tool do? +

获取数据的大概情况,例如表头信息、表头对应的字段类型、数据条数等. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Xtai Mcp Data Analysis MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on data_overview? +

Register the Xtai Mcp Data Analysis MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for data_overview: 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 Xtai Mcp Data Analysis. Nothing to install.

What risk level is data_overview? +

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

Can I rate-limit data_overview? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the data_overview 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 data_overview completely? +

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

data_overview is provided by the Xtai Mcp Data Analysis MCP server (vaesonshu/xtai-mcp-data-analysis). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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