list_blog_categories

List all categories for a blog publication. Returns id+name+slug by default (short); use detail=

SERVERPostking Mcp SOURCEpostking-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What list_blog_categories does on Postking Mcp

AI agents call list_blog_categories to retrieve information from Postking Mcp without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why list_blog_categories is rated Low

This tool queries and returns blog category metadata (id, name, slug). It performs no modifications, deletions, executions, or financial operations. The 'list' operation is a straightforward read that retrieves existing data without altering system state.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_blog_categories' and description 'List all categories for a blog publication. Returns id+name+slug by default' indicate a retrieval operation with no side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs list_blog_categories safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Postking Mcp, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For list_blog_categories, this is the rule to start with:

list_blog_categories Allowed

list_blog_categories is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "list_blog_categories": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Postking Mcp, apply this rule, and every list_blog_categories call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about list_blog_categories

What does the list_blog_categories tool do? +

List all categories for a blog publication. Returns id+name+slug by default (short); use detail=. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Postking Mcp MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_blog_categories? +

Register the Postking MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_blog_categories: 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 Postking Mcp. Nothing to install.

What risk level is list_blog_categories? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_blog_categories? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_blog_categories 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.

How do I block list_blog_categories completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for list_blog_categories. 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_blog_categories? +

list_blog_categories is provided by the Postking MCP server (postking-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

KEEP EXPLORING

What list_blog_categories does on Postking Mcp

Why list_blog_categories is rated Low

The rule that runs list_blog_categories safely

Questions about list_blog_categories

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