Get document count for a DocType with optional filters.
AI agents call get_count to retrieve information from ERPNext MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
This tool retrieves aggregate count information from a DocType, which is a read-only query operation. It has no side effects, does not modify, delete, or execute code, and returns only statistical information. The presence of optional filters reinforces that this is a passive data retrieval mechanism. The low severity reflects minimal risk even if misused by an agent.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_count' and description 'Get document count for a DocType with optional filters' indicate a retrieval operation that queries metadata without modifying data.
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Get document count for a DocType with optional filters. It is categorised as a Read tool in the ERPNext MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the ERPNext MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_count: 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 ERPNext MCP Server. Nothing to install.
get_count is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_count 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for get_count. 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.
get_count is provided by the ERPNext MCP Server MCP server (yazelin/erpnext-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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