list_driver_tools

List all tools available from connected MCP drivers. Shows tool names, descriptions, and input schemas. Use this to discover what a connected driver can do before calling its tools.

SERVERNodebench SOURCEnodebench-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-homenshum-nodebench/list-driver-tools.md

WHAT IT DOES

What list_driver_tools does on Nodebench

AI agents call list_driver_tools 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_driver_tools is rated Low

This is a discovery/introspection tool that queries and returns metadata about available tools. It performs a read-only operation to help users understand capabilities without performing any actions, modifying data, or triggering external operations. The verb 'List' and the passive nature of 'Shows' confirm it is a Read category tool with minimal blast radius.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'List all tools available' and 'Shows tool names, descriptions, and input schemas' — purely informational retrieval with no modification, execution, or side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs list_driver_tools 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_driver_tools, this is the rule to start with:

list_driver_tools Allowed

list_driver_tools 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_driver_tools": {}
  }
}

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_driver_tools call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about list_driver_tools

What does the list_driver_tools tool do? +

List all tools available from connected MCP drivers. Shows tool names, descriptions, and input schemas. Use this to discover what a connected driver can do before calling its tools. 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_driver_tools? +

Register the Nodebench MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_driver_tools: 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_driver_tools? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_driver_tools? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_driver_tools 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_driver_tools completely? +

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

list_driver_tools 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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