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list_countries

List available proxy exit countries. Apollo supports 190+ countries

Part of the Mcp Proxy server.

list_countries is read-only, but an agent in a loop can still rack up calls and cost. PolicyLayer caps every call before it runs. Live in minutes.

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AI agents call list_countries to retrieve information from Mcp Proxy 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_countries 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.

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "list_countries": {}
  }
}

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These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access list_countries gives an agent. Each links to the full case and the policy that stops it:

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Every attack above starts with a tool call. PolicyLayer checks each one against your policy first, so list_countries only ever does what you allow.

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Other read tools across the catalogue. The same approach applies to each: allow, with a rate cap to control cost.

What does the list_countries tool do? +

List available proxy exit countries. Apollo supports 190+ countries. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Mcp Proxy MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_countries? +

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

What risk level is list_countries? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_countries? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_countries 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_countries completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for list_countries. 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_countries? +

list_countries is provided by the Mcp Proxy MCP server (bnmbnmai/mcp-proxy). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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