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list_datasources

List the datasources available to your Caf account (varies per subscription tier). GET /v1/datasources.

How to control list_datasources ↓

What list_datasources does on Mcp Ap2

AI agents call list_datasources to retrieve information from Mcp Ap2 without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

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Why list_datasources needs a policy

This tool queries and returns information about datasources without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. The GET method and list operation are characteristic of read-only data retrieval. Severity is low because the information returned (datasource availability) does not directly expose sensitive data or grant unauthorized access; it is account metadata.

From the tool's definition list_datasources is a GET endpoint that retrieves available datasources, with no modification or execution implied. The description explicitly states it 'List[s] the datasources' available to an account.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access list_datasources gives an agent:

How to control list_datasources

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Mcp Ap2, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for list_datasources:

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

list_datasources is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

  1. Create a free account and register Mcp Ap2 — nothing to install.
  2. Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
  3. Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.
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Questions about list_datasources

What does the list_datasources tool do? +

List the datasources available to your Caf account (varies per subscription tier). GET /v1/datasources. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Mcp Ap2 MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_datasources? +

Register the Mcp Ap2 MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_datasources: 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 Ap2. Nothing to install.

What risk level is list_datasources? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_datasources? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_datasources 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_datasources completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for list_datasources. 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_datasources? +

list_datasources is provided by the Mcp Ap2 MCP server (@codespar/mcp-ap2). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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