Low Risk

list_servers

Lists all available servers and their installed applications. Use this to find server domains and check if an app is already installed. IMPORTANT: Each app has a 'name' (display label) and a 'slug' (unique identifier). Always use the 'slug' value as 'appName' when calling other tools — NEVER use ...

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

ilumin-mcp Read

AI agents call list_servers to retrieve information from Ilumin 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_servers 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.

ilumin.yaml
tools:
  list_servers:
    rules:
      - action: allow

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Tool Name list_servers
Category Read
MCP Server Ilumin MCP Server
Risk Level Low

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Agents calling read-class tools like list_servers 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_servers tool do? +

Lists all available servers and their installed applications. Use this to find server domains and check if an app is already installed. IMPORTANT: Each app has a 'name' (display label) and a 'slug' (unique identifier). Always use the 'slug' value as 'appName' when calling other tools — NEVER use the 'name'.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Ilumin MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_servers? +

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

What risk level is list_servers? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_servers? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_servers 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_servers completely? +

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for list_servers. 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_servers? +

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

Let agents act without letting them run wild.

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