na_get_record

Retrieve detailed information about a specific archival record.

Server Nationaal Archief MCP Server w36zl/na_mcp_server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What na_get_record does on Nationaal Archief MCP Server

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

Why na_get_record needs a policy

The tool retrieves archival records from the Netherlands National Archive collection. It performs a data lookup operation with no capability to modify, delete, or execute external code. The primary function is informational access to historical documents and records. Even if misused by an AI agent, retrieval of archival metadata poses minimal risk since these are typically public or semi-public historical records.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'get' and description states 'Retrieve detailed information about a specific archival record' — these are characteristic Read operations that query and return data without modification or side effects.

Questions about na_get_record

What does the na_get_record tool do? +

Retrieve detailed information about a specific archival record. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Nationaal Archief MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on na_get_record? +

Register the Nationaal Archief MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for na_get_record: 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 Nationaal Archief MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is na_get_record? +

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

Can I rate-limit na_get_record? +

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

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

na_get_record is provided by the Nationaal Archief MCP Server MCP server (w36zl/na_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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