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zotero_list_feeds

A read tool on the Zotero MCP server.

SERVERZotero MCP SOURCEpypi:zotero-mcp-server
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-zotero-mcp/zotero-list-feeds.md

What zotero_list_feeds does on Zotero MCP

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

Why zotero_list_feeds is rated Low

The 'list' operation pattern indicates this tool retrieves or queries feed data from the Zotero library without creating, modifying, or deleting content. No side effects are expected. Confidence is moderate (0.7) rather than high because the description is empty, creating some ambiguity about what the tool precisely does, though the naming convention strongly suggests a simple enumeration operation.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'zotero_list_feeds' suggests retrieval of feed information from a Zotero library. The sibling tools include read-only operations like 'search' and 'fetch', and write operations like 'zotero_add_by_*' variants.

Questions about zotero_list_feeds

What does the zotero_list_feeds tool do? +

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

How do I enforce a policy on zotero_list_feeds? +

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

What risk level is zotero_list_feeds? +

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

Can I rate-limit zotero_list_feeds? +

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

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

zotero_list_feeds is provided by the Zotero MCP server (pypi:zotero-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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