get_dataverse_column

Retrieves detailed information about a specific column in a Dataverse table, including its data type, properties, and configuration settings. Use this to inspect column definitions and understand field structure.

Server Dataverse MCP Server wizspdemo/dataverse-mcp2
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What get_dataverse_column does on Dataverse MCP Server

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

Why get_dataverse_column needs a policy

This tool performs a read-only query operation on Dataverse metadata. It retrieves and inspects column definitions without creating, modifying, or deleting any data or schema elements. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an attacker could gain knowledge of the schema structure, but cannot modify or destroy data. This is a straightforward information retrieval operation.

From the tool's definition Tool retrieves detailed information about a column in a Dataverse table. Keywords: 'Retrieves', 'inspect', 'understand field structure' indicate querying/inspection without modification. No destructive, financial, or execution language present.

Questions about get_dataverse_column

What does the get_dataverse_column tool do? +

Retrieves detailed information about a specific column in a Dataverse table, including its data type, properties, and configuration settings. Use this to inspect column definitions and understand field structure. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Dataverse MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_dataverse_column? +

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

What risk level is get_dataverse_column? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_dataverse_column? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_dataverse_column 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_dataverse_column completely? +

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

get_dataverse_column is provided by the Dataverse MCP Server MCP server (wizspdemo/dataverse-mcp2). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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