anthropic_list_models

List all Claude models available via the Anthropic API.

Server UnClick @unclick/mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 11 required

What anthropic_list_models does on UnClick

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

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
api_key string Yes

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

Why anthropic_list_models needs a policy

This tool queries and returns metadata about available Claude models from the Anthropic API. It performs a read-only operation with no side effects, matching the 'Read' category profile. The severity is low because listing model information poses minimal risk; misuse cannot cause data loss, financial harm, or unintended execution of code. Confidence is high (0.95) because the intent and behavior are unambiguous.

From the tool's definition Tool name indicates 'list' operation; description states 'List all Claude models available via the Anthropic API' — a pure retrieval action with no modification, deletion, or execution of external operations.

Risk signalsHandles credentials or secrets (api_key)

Questions about anthropic_list_models

What does the anthropic_list_models tool do? +

List all Claude models available via the Anthropic API. It is categorised as a Read tool in the UnClick MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does anthropic_list_models accept? +

anthropic_list_models accepts 1 parameter: api_key. Required: api_key. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on anthropic_list_models? +

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

What risk level is anthropic_list_models? +

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

Can I rate-limit anthropic_list_models? +

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

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

anthropic_list_models is provided by the UnClick MCP server (@unclick/mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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