cdp_list_roles

A read tool on the CDP MCP server.

SERVERCDP MCP Server SOURCEatharva-joshi77/cdp-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/atharva-joshi77-cdp-mcp/cdp-list-roles.md

WHAT IT DOES

What cdp_list_roles does on CDP MCP Server

AI agents call cdp_list_roles to retrieve information from CDP 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 cdp_list_roles is rated Low

The tool appears to list or retrieve roles from the CDP system based on its naming convention. Without a formal description, classification relies on the semantic meaning of 'list_roles', which is a typical Read operation—retrieving data about roles without side effects.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'cdp_list_roles' indicates a listing operation that retrieves role information. The 'list' verb pattern is characteristic of read-only operations that query and return data without modification.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs cdp_list_roles safely

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

cdp_list_roles Allowed

cdp_list_roles 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": {
    "cdp_list_roles": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about cdp_list_roles

What does the cdp_list_roles tool do? +

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

How do I enforce a policy on cdp_list_roles? +

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

What risk level is cdp_list_roles? +

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

Can I rate-limit cdp_list_roles? +

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

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

cdp_list_roles is provided by the CDP MCP Server MCP server (atharva-joshi77/cdp-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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