Low Risk

list_entities

List entities with optional filters for space, type, and name. Supports pagination.

Part of the Geo MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.

AI agents call list_entities to retrieve information from Geo without modifying any data. This is common in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows where the agent needs context before taking action. Because read operations don't change state, they are generally safe to allow without restrictions -- but you may still want rate limits to control API costs.

Even though list_entities only reads data, uncontrolled read access can leak sensitive information or rack up API costs. An agent caught in a retry loop could make thousands of calls per minute. A rate limit gives you a safety net without blocking legitimate use.

Read-only tools are safe to allow by default. No rate limit needed unless you want to control costs.

geo.yaml
tools:
  list_entities:
    rules:
      - action: allow

See the full Geo policy for all 44 tools.

Tool Name list_entities
Category Read
MCP Server Geo MCP Server
Risk Level Low

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Agents calling read-class tools like list_entities have been implicated in these attack patterns. Read the full case and prevention policy for each:

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Other tools in the Read risk category across the catalogue. The same policy patterns (rate-limit, allow) apply to each.

What does the list_entities tool do? +

List entities with optional filters for space, type, and name. Supports pagination.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Geo MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_entities? +

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for list_entities. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Geo MCP server.

What risk level is list_entities? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_entities? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_entities rule in your Intercept 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_entities completely? +

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for list_entities. 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_entities? +

list_entities is provided by the Geo MCP server (geo-mcp-server). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policies on Geo

Open source. One binary. Zero dependencies.

npx -y @policylayer/intercept
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