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What neon_list_branches does on UnClick
AI agents call neon_list_branches to retrieve information from UnClick without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
api_key | string | — | |
project_id | string | Yes |
Parameters from the server's own tool schema.
Why neon_list_branches is rated Low
This tool retrieves or queries data about branches in a Neon database project without modifying, executing operations, or causing destructive effects. It is a straightforward read-only operation with minimal risk even if misused by an AI agent.
From the tool's definition Tool name and description clearly indicate a list operation: 'List all branches in a Neon project.' The verb 'list' retrieves information with no side effects.
Risk signalsHandles credentials or secrets (api_key)
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
The rule that runs neon_list_branches safely
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and UnClick, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For neon_list_branches, this is the rule to start with:
neon_list_branches 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 UnClick, apply this rule, and every neon_list_branches call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about neon_list_branches
List all branches in a Neon project. It is categorised as a Read tool in the UnClick MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
neon_list_branches accepts 2 parameters: api_key, project_id. Required: project_id. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.
Register the UnClick MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for neon_list_branches: 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.
neon_list_branches 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 neon_list_branches 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 neon_list_branches. 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.
neon_list_branches 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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