list_dashboards

SERVERMcp SOURCEhttps://monitoring.googleapis.com/mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 31 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What list_dashboards does on Mcp

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

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`parent`	string	Yes	Required. The scope of the dashboards to list. The format is: projects/[PROJECT_ID_OR_NUMBER]
`pageSize`	integer	—	A positive number that is the maximum number of results to return. If unspecified, a default of 1000 is used.
`pageToken`	string	—	Optional. If this field is not empty then it must contain the `nextPageToken` value returned by a previous call to this method. Using this field causes the meth

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why list_dashboards is rated Low

This tool only reads and lists existing dashboard configurations without any side effects. It queries data about available dashboards in a Google Cloud project, which is a classic Read operation. The blast radius of misuse is minimal, as an attacker would only gain visibility into dashboard configurations, not ability to modify infrastructure, execute operations, or access sensitive data within those dashboards.

From the tool's definition Tool description states it is used to "retrieve a list of existing custom monitoring dashboards". The action is purely informational—listing dashboards with no modification, deletion, or execution capability.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs list_dashboards safely

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

list_dashboards Allowed

list_dashboards 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_dashboards": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about list_dashboards

What does the list_dashboards tool do? +

Use this as the primary tool to retrieve a list of existing custom monitoring dashboards in a Google Cloud project. Custom monitoring dashboards let users view and analyze data from different sources in the same context. This is useful for understanding what custom dashboards are currently configured and available in a given project. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Mcp MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does list_dashboards accept? +

list_dashboards accepts 3 parameters: parent, pageSize, pageToken. Required: parent. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on list_dashboards? +

Register the MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_dashboards: 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 Mcp. Nothing to install.

What risk level is list_dashboards? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_dashboards? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_dashboards 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_dashboards completely? +

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

list_dashboards is provided by the MCP server (https://monitoring.googleapis.com/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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