get_supplier_details

get_supplier_details

Server ERPNext MCP Server yazelin/erpnext-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What get_supplier_details does on ERPNext MCP Server

AI agents call get_supplier_details 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.

Why get_supplier_details needs a policy

The 'get_' prefix combined with the pattern of analogous sibling tools clearly indicates this retrieves supplier information without side effects. Although the description is empty, the tool name and server architecture provide high confidence this is a simple data retrieval operation. No capability to modify, delete, or execute code is implied.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_supplier_details' indicates a retrieval operation without mutation. Server context shows this is an ERPNext instance where sibling tools include read-only operations (get_document, get_doctype_meta, get_count, get_customer_details, find_items,…

Questions about get_supplier_details

What does the get_supplier_details tool do? +

get_supplier_details. It is categorised as a Read tool in the ERPNext MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_supplier_details? +

Register the ERPNext MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_supplier_details: 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.

What risk level is get_supplier_details? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_supplier_details? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_supplier_details 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_supplier_details completely? +

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

get_supplier_details 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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