databricks_list_repos

A read tool on the Databricks MCP server.

SERVERDatabricks MCP Server SOURCEpypi:databricks-sdk-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What databricks_list_repos does on Databricks MCP Server

AI agents call databricks_list_repos to retrieve information from Databricks MCP Server without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why databricks_list_repos is rated Low

The 'list' operation is a standard read action that queries and returns data about existing repositories. No side effects, modifications, deletions, or external execution occur. The empty description reduces confidence slightly, but the name itself clearly indicates a data retrieval function. Misuse would only expose repository metadata, which is a low-severity information disclosure risk.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'databricks_list_repos' indicates a listing/querying operation. The verb 'list' is a read operation that retrieves information about repositories without modifying state.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs databricks_list_repos safely

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

databricks_list_repos Allowed

databricks_list_repos 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": {
    "databricks_list_repos": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about databricks_list_repos

What does the databricks_list_repos tool do? +

databricks_list_repos is a read tool on the Databricks MCP Server MCP server. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Databricks MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on databricks_list_repos? +

Register the Databricks MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for databricks_list_repos: 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 Databricks MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is databricks_list_repos? +

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

Can I rate-limit databricks_list_repos? +

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

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

databricks_list_repos is provided by the Databricks MCP Server MCP server (pypi:databricks-sdk-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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