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What list_reading_list does on AirMCP
AI agents call list_reading_list to retrieve information from AirMCP without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
Why list_reading_list is rated Low
This is a straightforward read operation that retrieves and displays data from Safari's reading list. It has no side effects, does not modify or delete data, and poses minimal security risk even if called by an AI agent. The blast radius is limited to information disclosure of the user's reading list.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_reading_list' and description 'List all items in Safari' indicate a query operation that retrieves Safari reading list entries without modifying, deleting, or executing any actions.
Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
The rule that runs list_reading_list safely
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and AirMCP, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For list_reading_list, this is the rule to start with:
list_reading_list 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 AirMCP, apply this rule, and every list_reading_list call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about list_reading_list
List all items in Safari. It is categorised as a Read tool in the AirMCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Air MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_reading_list: 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 AirMCP. Nothing to install.
list_reading_list 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 list_reading_list 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 list_reading_list. 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.
list_reading_list is provided by the Air MCP server (airmcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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