list_scans
AI agents call list_scans to retrieve information from Hospital Vuln Scanner without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
The 'list_' prefix is a standard convention for retrieval operations that query and return data without modification. Context from sibling tools confirms this server provides scanning and reporting capabilities where 'list' operations would enumerate existing scans. No destructive, write, execute, or financial operations are indicated.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_scans' combined with sibling tools like 'list_reports' and 'list_vulnerabilities' suggests query/enumeration functionality. No description provided, but naming convention strongly implies data retrieval with no side effects.
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list_scans. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Hospital Vuln Scanner MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Hospital Vuln Scanner MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_scans: 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 Hospital Vuln Scanner. Nothing to install.
list_scans 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 list_scans 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 list_scans. 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.
list_scans is provided by the Hospital Vuln Scanner MCP server (12211725-star/hospital-vuln-scanner-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
list_scans is one line of Hospital Vuln Scanner's registry record.
The record carries the whole server: verified identity, auth posture, risk grade, every tool classified, recommended policy — re-checked continuously.
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