autotask_list_categories

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why autotask_list_categories needs a policy

This tool retrieves metadata about available Autotask operations. It performs a straightforward query to enumerate categories without modifying, executing, or destroying any data. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an agent gaining knowledge of available operations poses no direct harm.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'list' and description states it 'List available tool categories' — a pure discovery/retrieval operation with no side effects.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access autotask_list_categories gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control autotask_list_categories

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Autotask, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for autotask_list_categories:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "autotask_list_categories": {}
  }
}

autotask_list_categories is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

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EXPLORE

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FAQ

Questions about autotask_list_categories

What does the autotask_list_categories tool do? +

List available tool categories. Use this to discover what types of Autotask operations are available before loading specific tools. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Autotask MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on autotask_list_categories? +

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

What risk level is autotask_list_categories? +

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

Can I rate-limit autotask_list_categories? +

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

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

autotask_list_categories is provided by the Autotask MCP server (wyre-technology/autotask-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every Autotask tool call.

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