list_global_vars

[application delivery] List global variable groups

SERVERAlibabacloud Devops SOURCEalibabacloud-devops-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/alibabacloud-devops/list-global-vars.md

WHAT IT DOES

What list_global_vars does on Alibabacloud Devops

AI agents call list_global_vars to retrieve information from Alibabacloud Devops 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_global_vars is rated Low

This tool retrieves and lists existing global variable groups in an application delivery system. It performs a query/read operation without creating, modifying, or deleting data. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an attacker could only gain visibility into variable configuration, which may reveal non-sensitive metadata about the deployment environment.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_global_vars' and description 'List global variable groups' indicate a retrieval operation with no side effects.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs list_global_vars safely

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

list_global_vars Allowed

list_global_vars 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_global_vars": {}
  }
}

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

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Alibabacloud Devops, apply this rule, and every list_global_vars call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about list_global_vars

What does the list_global_vars tool do? +

[application delivery] List global variable groups. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Alibabacloud Devops MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_global_vars? +

Register the Alibabacloud Devops MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_global_vars: 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 Alibabacloud Devops. Nothing to install.

What risk level is list_global_vars? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_global_vars? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_global_vars 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_global_vars completely? +

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

list_global_vars is provided by the Alibabacloud Devops MCP server (alibabacloud-devops-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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