index_forms
A read tool on the 1c Forms MCP server.
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What index_forms does on 1c Formsserver
AI agents call index_forms to retrieve information from 1c Formsserver without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
Why index_forms is rated Low
The tool name suggests indexing or listing forms rather than creating, modifying, or deleting them. Although the description is empty, the pattern of sibling tools (predominantly getter and informational tools like get_form_info, get_form_schema, get_form_example) indicates this server is primarily read-focused. Index operations typically retrieve or organize existing data without side effects.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'index_forms' and context of sibling tools (form_screenshot, get_form_example, get_form_info) suggest data retrieval or listing operations on forms. The server manages form data across three formats without modifying underlying data.
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The rule that runs index_forms safely
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and 1c Formsserver, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For index_forms, this is the rule to start with:
index_forms is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect 1c Formsserver, apply this rule, and every index_forms call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about index_forms
index_forms is a read tool on the 1c Formsserver MCP server. It is categorised as a Read tool in the 1c Formsserver MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the 1c Formsserver MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for index_forms: 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 1c Formsserver. Nothing to install.
index_forms is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the index_forms 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for index_forms. 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.
index_forms is provided by the 1c Formsserver MCP server (desko77/1c-formsserver). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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