Low Risk

mcp_list_servers

List available MCP servers in the federation

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

AI agents call mcp_list_servers to retrieve information from Rocket Plus 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 mcp_list_servers 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-crypto-goatz-rocket-plus-mcp.yaml
tools:
  mcp_list_servers:
    rules:
      - action: allow

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Tool Name mcp_list_servers
Category Read
Risk Level Low

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

List available MCP servers in the federation. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Rocket Plus MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on mcp_list_servers? +

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

What risk level is mcp_list_servers? +

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

Can I rate-limit mcp_list_servers? +

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

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for mcp_list_servers. 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 mcp_list_servers? +

mcp_list_servers is provided by the Rocket Plus MCP server (rocket-plus-mcp). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policies on Rocket Plus

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npx -y @policylayer/intercept
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