databricks_list_vector_search_indexes

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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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-pramodbhatofficial-databricks-sdk-mcp/databricks-list-vector-search-indexes.md

WHAT IT DOES

What databricks_list_vector_search_indexes does on Databricks MCP Server

AI agents call databricks_list_vector_search_indexes 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_vector_search_indexes is rated Low

The 'list' operation retrieves or queries information about vector search indexes without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing operations. This is a passive read operation. Severity is low because listing indexes has no dangerous side effects and limited blast radius if misused by an AI agent.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'databricks_list_vector_search_indexes' uses the verb 'list', which is a standard read operation that retrieves data without modification. Description is empty, but the naming pattern strongly indicates data retrieval.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

databricks_list_vector_search_indexes Allowed

databricks_list_vector_search_indexes 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_vector_search_indexes": {}
  }
}

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_vector_search_indexes call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about databricks_list_vector_search_indexes

What does the databricks_list_vector_search_indexes tool do? +

databricks_list_vector_search_indexes 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_vector_search_indexes? +

Register the Databricks MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for databricks_list_vector_search_indexes: 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_vector_search_indexes? +

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

Can I rate-limit databricks_list_vector_search_indexes? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the databricks_list_vector_search_indexes 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_vector_search_indexes completely? +

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

databricks_list_vector_search_indexes 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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