list_genkit_docs

Use this to see a list of available Genkit documentation files. Returns

SERVERGenkit MCP SOURCEgenkit-ai/genkit

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/firebase-genkit/list-genkit-docs.md

WHAT IT DOES

What list_genkit_docs does on Genkit MCP

AI agents call list_genkit_docs to retrieve information from Genkit MCP 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_genkit_docs is rated Low

This tool retrieves or lists documentation files with no side effects—a classic Read operation. There is no data modification, code execution, deletion, or financial impact. The blast radius of misuse is minimal, as listing documentation poses no security risk.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_genkit_docs' and description 'Use this to see a list of available Genkit documentation files. Returns' indicate a retrieval operation that queries available documentation without modifying any data.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs list_genkit_docs safely

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

list_genkit_docs Allowed

list_genkit_docs 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_genkit_docs": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about list_genkit_docs

What does the list_genkit_docs tool do? +

Use this to see a list of available Genkit documentation files. Returns. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Genkit MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_genkit_docs? +

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

What risk level is list_genkit_docs? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_genkit_docs? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_genkit_docs 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_genkit_docs completely? +

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

list_genkit_docs is provided by the Genkit MCP server (genkit-ai/genkit). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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