access_list_policies

List all access policies.

SERVERUniFi Access MCP SOURCEpypi:unifi-protect-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-sirkirby-unifi-access-mcp/access-list-policies.md

WHAT IT DOES

What access_list_policies does on UniFi Access MCP

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

RISK

Why access_list_policies is rated Low

This tool merely enumerates existing access policies for informational purposes. It has no side effects, does not execute code or commands, does not delete data, and does not move money. The worst outcome of misuse would be information disclosure about access control policies, which is a low-severity read operation.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'access_list_policies' with description 'List all access policies' indicates a query operation that retrieves policy information without modifying, deleting, or executing actions.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs access_list_policies safely

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

access_list_policies Allowed

access_list_policies 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": {
    "access_list_policies": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about access_list_policies

What does the access_list_policies tool do? +

List all access policies. It is categorised as a Read tool in the UniFi Access MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on access_list_policies? +

Register the UniFi Access MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for access_list_policies: 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 UniFi Access MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is access_list_policies? +

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

Can I rate-limit access_list_policies? +

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

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

access_list_policies is provided by the UniFi Access MCP server (pypi:unifi-protect-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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