get_current_state

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why get_current_state needs a policy

This tool only queries and returns information about the application's current state. It performs no writes, deletions, code execution, or financial operations. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an agent can only learn what is already visible in the UI. This is a classic Read operation.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'get_current_state' and description states it retrieves 'the current state of the app, including displayed text and available actions' — a pure data retrieval operation with no modification or side effects.

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

POLICY

How to control get_current_state

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

policy.json

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

get_current_state 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_current_state

What does the get_current_state tool do? +

Get the current state of the app, including displayed text and available actions. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Pane MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_current_state? +

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

What risk level is get_current_state? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_current_state? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_current_state 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_current_state completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for get_current_state. 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_current_state? +

get_current_state is provided by the Pane MCP server (zabaca/pane). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every Pane tool call.

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