get_dataverse_table

Retrieves detailed information about a specific Dataverse table including its metadata, properties, and configuration. Use this to inspect table definitions and understand table structure.

Server Dataverse MCP Server wizspdemo/dataverse-mcp3
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What get_dataverse_table does on Dataverse MCP Server

AI agents call get_dataverse_table 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_table needs a policy

This tool performs a read-only query operation to retrieve metadata and properties about a Dataverse table. It has no side effects, does not modify data, execute code, or trigger external operations. The verb 'Retrieves' and 'inspect' clearly indicate information gathering without state changes.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'get_' and description states it 'Retrieves detailed information' and 'inspect table definitions' with no mention of modification, deletion, or execution capabilities.

Questions about get_dataverse_table

What does the get_dataverse_table tool do? +

Retrieves detailed information about a specific Dataverse table including its metadata, properties, and configuration. Use this to inspect table definitions and understand table 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_table? +

Register the Dataverse MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_dataverse_table: 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_table? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_dataverse_table? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_dataverse_table 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_table completely? +

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

get_dataverse_table is provided by the Dataverse MCP Server MCP server (wizspdemo/dataverse-mcp3). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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get_dataverse_table is one line of Dataverse MCP Server's registry record.

The record carries the whole server: verified identity, auth posture, risk grade, every tool classified, recommended policy — re-checked continuously.

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