gitlab_list_groups

List GitLab groups and subgroups you have access to.

SERVERGitlab SOURCEdkeeno/gitlab-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/dkeeno-gitlab-mcp-server/gitlab-list-groups.md

WHAT IT DOES

What gitlab_list_groups does on Gitlab

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

RISK

Why gitlab_list_groups is rated Low

This tool retrieves and queries existing GitLab group data. It performs no modifications, deletions, or external operations. The action is read-only enumeration of accessible organizational units, which is a low-severity information disclosure with minimal blast radius.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'gitlab_list_groups' and description 'List GitLab groups and subgroups you have access to' indicate a retrieval operation with no side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs gitlab_list_groups safely

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

gitlab_list_groups Allowed

gitlab_list_groups 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": {
    "gitlab_list_groups": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about gitlab_list_groups

What does the gitlab_list_groups tool do? +

List GitLab groups and subgroups you have access to. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Gitlab MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on gitlab_list_groups? +

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

What risk level is gitlab_list_groups? +

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

Can I rate-limit gitlab_list_groups? +

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

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

gitlab_list_groups is provided by the Gitlab MCP server (dkeeno/gitlab-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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