list_shortcuts

List available Apple Shortcuts (macOS only).

SERVERYaver SOURCEyaver-cli

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-kivanccakmak-yaver/list-shortcuts.md

WHAT IT DOES

What list_shortcuts does on Yaver

AI agents call list_shortcuts to retrieve information from Yaver 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_shortcuts is rated Low

This tool retrieves and enumerates existing Apple Shortcuts on a macOS system. It performs information gathering only, with no side effects, execution of code, modification of data, or destructive actions. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an agent could only learn what shortcuts exist on the system. Classified as Read with low severity.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_shortcuts' and description 'List available Apple Shortcuts (macOS only)' indicate a query/retrieval operation with no modification or execution of shortcuts themselves.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs list_shortcuts safely

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

list_shortcuts Allowed

list_shortcuts 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_shortcuts": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about list_shortcuts

What does the list_shortcuts tool do? +

List available Apple Shortcuts (macOS only). It is categorised as a Read tool in the Yaver MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_shortcuts? +

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

What risk level is list_shortcuts? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_shortcuts? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_shortcuts 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_shortcuts completely? +

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

list_shortcuts is provided by the Yaver MCP server (yaver-cli). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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