list_dimension_snapshots

List historical DeepTrace dimension snapshots for an entity to inspect regime transitions over time.

SERVERNodebench SOURCEnodebench-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-homenshum-nodebench/list-dimension-snapshots.md

WHAT IT DOES

What list_dimension_snapshots does on Nodebench

AI agents call list_dimension_snapshots to retrieve information from Nodebench without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why list_dimension_snapshots is rated Low

This tool retrieves and lists historical snapshot data for inspection purposes. There is no indication of data modification, deletion, or external action execution. The operation is read-only and non-destructive, making it a Read category tool with low severity.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'list' and description states 'List historical...snapshots' — retrieves historical data without modification. The phrase 'to inspect' indicates a query/viewing operation with no side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs list_dimension_snapshots safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Nodebench, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For list_dimension_snapshots, this is the rule to start with:

list_dimension_snapshots Allowed

list_dimension_snapshots 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": {
    "list_dimension_snapshots": {}
  }
}

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

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Nodebench, apply this rule, and every list_dimension_snapshots call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about list_dimension_snapshots

What does the list_dimension_snapshots tool do? +

List historical DeepTrace dimension snapshots for an entity to inspect regime transitions over time. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Nodebench MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_dimension_snapshots? +

Register the Nodebench MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_dimension_snapshots: 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 Nodebench. Nothing to install.

What risk level is list_dimension_snapshots? +

list_dimension_snapshots is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit list_dimension_snapshots? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_dimension_snapshots 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 list_dimension_snapshots completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for list_dimension_snapshots. 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 list_dimension_snapshots? +

list_dimension_snapshots is provided by the Nodebench MCP server (nodebench-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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