numbers_list_tables
List every table in a Numbers sheet with its name + dimensions.
This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-heznpc-iconnect/numbers-list-tables.md
What numbers_list_tables does on Iconnect
AI agents call numbers_list_tables to retrieve information from Iconnect without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
Why numbers_list_tables is rated Low
This tool retrieves metadata about tables (names and dimensions) from a Numbers spreadsheet. It performs read-only access to existing data structures without creating, modifying, or deleting anything. The operation has no side effects and poses minimal security risk even if misused by an agent.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'numbers_list_tables' and description 'List every table in a Numbers sheet' indicate a query/retrieval operation with no modification or side effects.
Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
The rule that runs numbers_list_tables safely
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Iconnect, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For numbers_list_tables, this is the rule to start with:
numbers_list_tables 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 Iconnect, apply this rule, and every numbers_list_tables call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about numbers_list_tables
List every table in a Numbers sheet with its name + dimensions. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Iconnect MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Iconnect MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for numbers_list_tables: 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 Iconnect. Nothing to install.
numbers_list_tables 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 numbers_list_tables 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 numbers_list_tables. 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.
numbers_list_tables is provided by the Iconnect MCP server (iconnect-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
More on Iconnect, and thousands of servers like it.
This server
Across the catalogue