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What numbers_list_sheets does on AirMCP
AI agents call numbers_list_sheets 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 numbers_list_sheets is rated Low
This tool retrieves metadata about the structure of a Numbers spreadsheet (available sheets/tabs) without modifying, executing, or deleting any data. It is a straightforward informational read operation with minimal blast radius if misused by an AI agent.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'numbers_list_sheets' and description 'List all sheets (tabs) in a Numbers spreadsheet' indicate a query/retrieval operation with no side effects.
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The rule that runs numbers_list_sheets 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 numbers_list_sheets, this is the rule to start with:
numbers_list_sheets 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 numbers_list_sheets call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about numbers_list_sheets
List all sheets (tabs) in a Numbers spreadsheet. 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 numbers_list_sheets: 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.
numbers_list_sheets 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 numbers_list_sheets 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 numbers_list_sheets. 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.
numbers_list_sheets 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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