shortcut_list_epics

List Shortcut epics.

SERVERUnClick SOURCE@unclick/mcp-server

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 11 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-malamutemayhem-unclick-mcp-server/shortcut-list-epics.md

WHAT IT DOES

What shortcut_list_epics does on UnClick

AI agents call shortcut_list_epics 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_token`	string	Yes	Shortcut API token

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why shortcut_list_epics is rated Low

This tool retrieves or queries epics from a Shortcut project management system with no side effects. Listing data is a read-only operation with minimal security risk—it exposes existing information but does not create, modify, or delete anything. The blast radius of misuse is low; an agent could enumerate epics but cannot damage the system.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'shortcut_list_epics' and description 'List Shortcut epics' indicate a retrieval operation. The verb 'List' is a classic Read operation that queries and returns data without modification.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

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

shortcut_list_epics Allowed

shortcut_list_epics 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": {
    "shortcut_list_epics": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about shortcut_list_epics

What does the shortcut_list_epics tool do? +

List Shortcut epics. It is categorised as a Read tool in the UnClick MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does shortcut_list_epics accept? +

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

How do I enforce a policy on shortcut_list_epics? +

Register the UnClick MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for shortcut_list_epics: 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 shortcut_list_epics? +

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

Can I rate-limit shortcut_list_epics? +

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

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

shortcut_list_epics 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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