uk-gov-list-groups

List groups (themes) defined on data.gov.uk.

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/uk-gov-list-groups.md

WHAT IT DOES

What uk-gov-list-groups does on Meta Data Mcp

AI agents call uk-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 uk-gov-list-groups is rated Low

This tool queries and returns a list of existing data groups/themes from a public government data portal. It performs no side effects, creates no data, executes no code, and deletes nothing. It is a straightforward read operation against open data infrastructure. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—listing groups cannot compromise security or cause harm.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'uk-gov-list-groups' and description 'List groups (themes) defined on data.gov.uk' indicate a retrieval operation that enumerates metadata without modification or execution.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs uk-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 uk-gov-list-groups, this is the rule to start with:

uk-gov-list-groups Allowed

uk-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": {
    "uk-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 uk-gov-list-groups call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about uk-gov-list-groups

What does the uk-gov-list-groups tool do? +

List groups (themes) defined on data.gov.uk. 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 uk-gov-list-groups? +

Register the Meta Data MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for uk-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 uk-gov-list-groups? +

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

Can I rate-limit uk-gov-list-groups? +

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

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for uk-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 uk-gov-list-groups? +

uk-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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