list_mcp_servers

List MCP servers in the organization. Returns paginated server records plus total for discovering server IDs; use get_mcp_server for one server

SERVERPortkey Admin SOURCEcodeswhat/portkey-admin-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/codeswhat-portkey-admin-mcp/list-mcp-servers.md

WHAT IT DOES

What list_mcp_servers does on Portkey Admin

AI agents call list_mcp_servers to retrieve information from Portkey Admin 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_mcp_servers is rated Low

This tool queries and returns a list of MCP server records with pagination support. It performs a straightforward read operation to discover server information without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any actions. The purpose is informational retrieval only, making it a Read category tool with low severity.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_mcp_servers' and description 'List MCP servers in the organization. Returns paginated server records' indicate a data retrieval operation with no modification or side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs list_mcp_servers safely

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

list_mcp_servers Allowed

list_mcp_servers 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_mcp_servers": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about list_mcp_servers

What does the list_mcp_servers tool do? +

List MCP servers in the organization. Returns paginated server records plus total for discovering server IDs; use get_mcp_server for one server. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Portkey Admin MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_mcp_servers? +

Register the Portkey Admin MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_mcp_servers: 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 Portkey Admin. Nothing to install.

What risk level is list_mcp_servers? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_mcp_servers? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_mcp_servers 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_mcp_servers completely? +

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

list_mcp_servers is provided by the Portkey Admin MCP server (codeswhat/portkey-admin-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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