Low Risk

doc_list

List all documents with pagination

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

mcp-pickaxe Read Risk 2/5

AI agents call doc_list to retrieve information from Mcp Pickaxe 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 doc_list 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.

io-github-aplaceforallmystuff-mcp-pickaxe.yaml
tools:
  doc_list:
    rules:
      - action: allow

See the full Mcp Pickaxe policy for all 17 tools.

Tool Name doc_list
Category Read
Risk Level Low

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Agents calling read-class tools like doc_list 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 doc_list tool do? +

List all documents with pagination. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Mcp Pickaxe MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on doc_list? +

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

What risk level is doc_list? +

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

Can I rate-limit doc_list? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the doc_list 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 doc_list completely? +

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for doc_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.

What MCP server provides doc_list? +

doc_list is provided by the Mcp Pickaxe MCP server (mcp-pickaxe). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policies on Mcp Pickaxe

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npx -y @policylayer/intercept
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