ca-open-gov-list-groups

List groups defined on open.canada.ca.

SERVERMeta Data Mcp SOURCEpypi:meta-data-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-derekslinz-meta-data-mcp/ca-open-gov-list-groups.md

WHAT IT DOES

What ca-open-gov-list-groups does on Meta Data Mcp

AI agents call ca-open-gov-list-groups to retrieve information from Meta Data Mcp without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why ca-open-gov-list-groups is rated Low

This tool queries the Canadian open government portal to retrieve a list of groups. It is a read-only operation with no ability to modify, delete, or execute anything. Misuse potential is minimal as it only returns public catalog metadata.

From the tool's definition "List groups defined on open.canada.ca" — purely retrieves/lists data with no side effects

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs ca-open-gov-list-groups safely

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

ca-open-gov-list-groups Allowed

ca-open-gov-list-groups 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": {
    "ca-open-gov-list-groups": {}
  }
}

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

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Meta Data Mcp, apply this rule, and every ca-open-gov-list-groups call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about ca-open-gov-list-groups

What does the ca-open-gov-list-groups tool do? +

List groups defined on open.canada.ca. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Meta Data Mcp MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on ca-open-gov-list-groups? +

Register the Meta Data MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for ca-open-gov-list-groups: 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 Meta Data Mcp. Nothing to install.

What risk level is ca-open-gov-list-groups? +

ca-open-gov-list-groups is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit ca-open-gov-list-groups? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the ca-open-gov-list-groups 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 ca-open-gov-list-groups completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for ca-open-gov-list-groups. 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 ca-open-gov-list-groups? +

ca-open-gov-list-groups is provided by the Meta Data MCP server (pypi:meta-data-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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