get_wal_help

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why get_wal_help needs a policy

This tool retrieves static documentation and reference material about the Waveform Analysis Language. It has no side effects, does not execute queries, and does not modify any waveform data or system state. It is a straightforward Read operation that queries help/documentation resources.

From the tool's definition Tool provides 'documentation and examples' with no modification or execution capabilities. Purely informational access to WAL language reference material.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access get_wal_help gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control get_wal_help

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Waveform MCP Server, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for get_wal_help:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "get_wal_help": {}
  }
}

get_wal_help is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

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EXPLORE

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FAQ

Questions about get_wal_help

What does the get_wal_help tool do? +

Get WAL (Waveform Analysis Language) documentation and examples. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Waveform MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_wal_help? +

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

What risk level is get_wal_help? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_wal_help? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_wal_help 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_wal_help completely? +

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

get_wal_help is provided by the Waveform MCP Server MCP server (ynivin/waveform-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every Waveform MCP Server tool call.

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