list_capabilities_tool

List all capabilities (resources, tools and prompts) available in this server

SERVERUpstox MCP Server SOURCEadibhattar95/upstox-mcp-server

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/adibhattar95-upstox-mcp-server/list-capabilities-tool.md

WHAT IT DOES

What list_capabilities_tool does on Upstox MCP Server

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

RISK

Why list_capabilities_tool is rated Low

This tool performs a simple enumeration/discovery function—it retrieves and returns information about server capabilities. There are no side effects, no data modification, no code execution, and no financial impact. It is purely informational, matching the 'Read' category profile.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_capabilities_tool' and description 'List all capabilities (resources, tools and prompts) available in this server' indicate a query operation that retrieves metadata about available resources without modifying or executing any operations.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs list_capabilities_tool safely

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

list_capabilities_tool Allowed

list_capabilities_tool 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": {
    "list_capabilities_tool": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about list_capabilities_tool

What does the list_capabilities_tool tool do? +

List all capabilities (resources, tools and prompts) available in this server. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Upstox MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_capabilities_tool? +

Register the Upstox MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_capabilities_tool: 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 Upstox MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is list_capabilities_tool? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_capabilities_tool? +

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

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

list_capabilities_tool is provided by the Upstox MCP Server MCP server (adibhattar95/upstox-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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