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list_returns

List reverse logistics shipments (returns)

How to control list_returns ↓

What list_returns does on Mcp Ap2

AI agents call list_returns 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_returns needs a policy

This tool retrieves information about returns/reverse logistics shipments. The verb 'list' and the read-only nature of querying existing return data without modifying it places this squarely in the Read category.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_returns' and description 'List reverse logistics shipments (returns)' indicate a query/retrieval operation with no modification of data.

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

How to control list_returns

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_returns:

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

list_returns 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_returns

What does the list_returns tool do? +

List reverse logistics shipments (returns). 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_returns? +

Register the Mcp Ap2 MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_returns: 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_returns? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_returns? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_returns 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_returns completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for list_returns. 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_returns? +

list_returns 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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