get_version

Get the AutoBot version number

Server AutoBot MCP yz0903/autobot-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What get_version does on AutoBot MCP

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

Why get_version needs a policy

This tool retrieves metadata (version number) about the AutoBot service itself. It performs a simple query with no capability to modify, execute operations, or affect device state. It falls squarely into the Read category as a data retrieval operation.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Get the AutoBot version number' — a straightforward retrieval of version information with no side effects.

Questions about get_version

What does the get_version tool do? +

Get the AutoBot version number. It is categorised as a Read tool in the AutoBot MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_version? +

Register the AutoBot MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_version: 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 AutoBot MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_version? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_version? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_version 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_version completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for get_version. 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_version? +

get_version is provided by the AutoBot MCP server (yz0903/autobot-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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