variable-list

Lists repository, organization, or environment GitHub Actions variables with values and metadata.

SERVERNpm SOURCEDave-London/Pare

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What variable-list does on Npm

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

RISK

Why variable-list is rated Low

This tool queries and retrieves existing GitHub Actions variables and their metadata. It performs read-only operations without modifying, executing, or deleting any data. The verb 'lists' indicates a data retrieval function. While the values retrieved may be sensitive (environment variables), the tool itself cannot be misused to cause damage beyond information disclosure, which is a low-severity read operation.

From the tool's definition Tool description states it 'Lists' GitHub Actions variables with 'values and metadata' - a retrieval operation with no side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs variable-list safely

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

variable-list Allowed

variable-list 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": {
    "variable-list": {}
  }
}

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

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Npm, apply this rule, and every variable-list call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about variable-list

What does the variable-list tool do? +

Lists repository, organization, or environment GitHub Actions variables with values and metadata. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Npm MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on variable-list? +

Register the Npm MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for variable-list: 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 Npm. Nothing to install.

What risk level is variable-list? +

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

Can I rate-limit variable-list? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the variable-list 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 variable-list completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for variable-list. 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 variable-list? +

variable-list is provided by the Npm MCP server (Dave-London/Pare). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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