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list_bases

List all accessible Airtable bases

Part of the Airtable MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.

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WHEN AI AGENTS USE THIS TOOL

AI agents call list_bases to retrieve information from Airtable without modifying any data. This is common in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows where the agent needs context before taking action. Because read operations don't change state, they are generally safe to allow without restrictions — but you may still want rate limits to control API costs.

WHY ENFORCE A POLICY ON LIST_BASES

Even though list_bases only reads data, uncontrolled read access can leak sensitive information or rack up API costs. An agent caught in a retry loop could make thousands of calls per minute. A rate limit gives you a safety net without blocking legitimate use.

RECOMMENDED POLICY

Read-only tools are safe to allow by default. No rate limit needed unless you want to control costs.

airtable.yaml 
tools:
  list_bases:
    rules:
      - action: allow

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DETAILS

Tool Name

list_bases

Category

Read

MCP Server

Airtable MCP Server

Risk Level

Low

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What does the list_bases tool do?

List all accessible Airtable bases. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Airtable MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_bases?

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for list_bases. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Airtable MCP server.

What risk level is list_bases?

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

Can I rate-limit list_bases?

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_bases rule in your Intercept 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_bases completely?

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for list_bases. 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_bases?

list_bases is provided by the Airtable MCP server (@felores/airtable-mcp-server). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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