list_issues

List issues in a GitHub repository

SERVERNcp SOURCE@portel/ncp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-portel-dev-ncp/list-issues.md

WHAT IT DOES

What list_issues does on Ncp

AI agents call list_issues to retrieve information from Ncp 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_issues is rated Low

This tool queries and retrieves data (GitHub issues) without creating, modifying, executing code, deleting, or moving money. It is a standard read-only data retrieval operation with minimal blast radius if misused by an AI agent.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'list_issues' and description states 'List issues in a GitHub repository' — a retrieval operation with no modification or side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs list_issues safely

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

list_issues Allowed

list_issues 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_issues": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about list_issues

What does the list_issues tool do? +

List issues in a GitHub repository. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Ncp MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_issues? +

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

What risk level is list_issues? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_issues? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_issues 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_issues completely? +

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

list_issues is provided by the Ncp MCP server (@portel/ncp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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