uk-ons-list-datasets

List datasets published on the ONS open data API.

SERVERMeta Data Mcp SOURCEpypi:meta-data-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-derekslinz-meta-data-mcp/uk-ons-list-datasets.md

WHAT IT DOES

What uk-ons-list-datasets does on Meta Data Mcp

AI agents call uk-ons-list-datasets 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-ons-list-datasets is rated Low

This tool performs a simple list/query operation on open government data (UK Office for National Statistics), returning metadata about available datasets. It has no side effects, does not modify data, execute code, delete resources, or move money. The blast radius of misuse is minimal since it only exposes public dataset information already available through official channels.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'uk-ons-list-datasets' and description 'List datasets published on the ONS open data API' indicate a retrieval operation that queries publicly available metadata without modifying or executing anything.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs uk-ons-list-datasets 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-ons-list-datasets, this is the rule to start with:

uk-ons-list-datasets Allowed

uk-ons-list-datasets 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-ons-list-datasets": {}
  }
}

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-ons-list-datasets call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about uk-ons-list-datasets

What does the uk-ons-list-datasets tool do? +

List datasets published on the ONS open data API. 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-ons-list-datasets? +

Register the Meta Data MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for uk-ons-list-datasets: 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-ons-list-datasets? +

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

Can I rate-limit uk-ons-list-datasets? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the uk-ons-list-datasets 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-ons-list-datasets completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for uk-ons-list-datasets. 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-ons-list-datasets? +

uk-ons-list-datasets 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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