xero_accounts

Get chart of accounts from Xero.

Server UnClick @unclick/mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 30 required

What xero_accounts does on UnClick

AI agents call xero_accounts 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
type string
tenant_id string
access_token string

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

Why xero_accounts needs a policy

This tool retrieves accounting data (chart of accounts) from Xero without creating, modifying, or deleting any records. It is a straightforward read operation. Severity is low because unauthorized read access to account structures, while potentially sensitive, does not directly cause financial transactions or data destruction.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'xero_accounts' and description states 'Get chart of accounts from Xero' — the verb 'Get' indicates data retrieval with no modification or side effects.

Risk signalsHandles credentials or secrets (access_token)

Questions about xero_accounts

What does the xero_accounts tool do? +

Get chart of accounts from Xero. It is categorised as a Read tool in the UnClick MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does xero_accounts accept? +

xero_accounts accepts 3 parameters: type, tenant_id, access_token. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on xero_accounts? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit xero_accounts? +

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

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

xero_accounts 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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