kernels_list

A read tool on the Kaggle- MCP server.

SERVERKaggle-MCP SOURCE54yyyu/kaggle-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/54yyyu-kaggle-mcp/kernels-list.md

WHAT IT DOES

What kernels_list does on Kaggle-MCP

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

RISK

Why kernels_list is rated Low

The tool appears to list or retrieve kernel information from Kaggle. As a 'list' operation with no indication of side effects, destructive capability, or external command execution, this is a Read operation. Severity is low because listing public or user-accessible kernels poses minimal risk even if misused by an AI agent.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'kernels_list' indicates a list/query operation. No description provided, but naming convention and context among sibling tools (competition_list_files, competitions_list) suggest data retrieval without modification.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs kernels_list safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Kaggle-MCP, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For kernels_list, this is the rule to start with:

kernels_list Allowed

kernels_list is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

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

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Kaggle-MCP, apply this rule, and every kernels_list call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about kernels_list

What does the kernels_list tool do? +

kernels_list is a read tool on the Kaggle MCP server. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Kaggle-MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on kernels_list? +

Register the Kaggle MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for kernels_list: 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 Kaggle-MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is kernels_list? +

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

Can I rate-limit kernels_list? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the kernels_list 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 kernels_list completely? +

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

kernels_list is provided by the Kaggle MCP server (54yyyu/kaggle-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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