list_ci_catalog_resources

List GitLab CI/CD Catalog resources/components visible to the user

SERVERGitlab Mcp SOURCE@zereight/mcp-gitlab

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-zereight-gitlab-mcp/list-ci-catalog-resources.md

WHAT IT DOES

What list_ci_catalog_resources does on Gitlab Mcp

AI agents call list_ci_catalog_resources to retrieve information from Gitlab 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 list_ci_catalog_resources is rated Low

This tool retrieves and enumerates CI/CD catalog resources that are already visible to the authenticated user. It performs a read-only query with no side effects—it neither modifies resources, executes pipelines, nor deletes data. The blast radius is minimal: an AI agent listing catalog resources cannot cause harm beyond exposing already-accessible metadata.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_ci_catalog_resources' and description 'List GitLab CI/CD Catalog resources/components visible to the user' indicate a query/retrieval operation with no modification or execution of code.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs list_ci_catalog_resources safely

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

list_ci_catalog_resources Allowed

list_ci_catalog_resources 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_ci_catalog_resources": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about list_ci_catalog_resources

What does the list_ci_catalog_resources tool do? +

List GitLab CI/CD Catalog resources/components visible to the user. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Gitlab Mcp MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_ci_catalog_resources? +

Register the Gitlab MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_ci_catalog_resources: 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 Gitlab Mcp. Nothing to install.

What risk level is list_ci_catalog_resources? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_ci_catalog_resources? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_ci_catalog_resources 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_ci_catalog_resources completely? +

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

list_ci_catalog_resources is provided by the Gitlab MCP server (@zereight/mcp-gitlab). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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