sg-data-gov-list-collections
List collections in the Singapore data.gov.sg catalog (paged).
This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-derekslinz-meta-data-mcp/sg-data-gov-list-collections.md
What sg-data-gov-list-collections does on Meta Data Mcp
AI agents call sg-data-gov-list-collections 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.
Why sg-data-gov-list-collections is rated Low
This tool queries and retrieves data from Singapore's open data catalog (data.gov.sg) with no side effects. Listing collections is a read-only operation that returns information about available datasets without altering any data. The low severity reflects minimal risk from misuse—an agent could retrieve metadata but cannot modify, delete, or execute actions.
From the tool's definition Tool name includes 'list' and description states 'List collections', which retrieves catalog metadata without modification. The paged response indicates a query operation.
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The rule that runs sg-data-gov-list-collections 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 sg-data-gov-list-collections, this is the rule to start with:
sg-data-gov-list-collections is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Meta Data Mcp, apply this rule, and every sg-data-gov-list-collections call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about sg-data-gov-list-collections
List collections in the Singapore data.gov.sg catalog (paged). It is categorised as a Read tool in the Meta Data Mcp MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Meta Data MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for sg-data-gov-list-collections: 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.
sg-data-gov-list-collections is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the sg-data-gov-list-collections 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for sg-data-gov-list-collections. 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.
sg-data-gov-list-collections 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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