orbit_list_tools

List the MCP tool definitions exposed by GitLab Orbit

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/orbit-list-tools.md

WHAT IT DOES

What orbit_list_tools does on Gitlab Mcp

AI agents call orbit_list_tools 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 orbit_list_tools is rated Low

Tool retrieves and lists tool definitions without modifying data or triggering actions.

From the tool's definition List the MCP tool definitions exposed by GitLab Orbit

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

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

orbit_list_tools Allowed

orbit_list_tools 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": {
    "orbit_list_tools": {}
  }
}

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 orbit_list_tools call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about orbit_list_tools

What does the orbit_list_tools tool do? +

List the MCP tool definitions exposed by GitLab Orbit. 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 orbit_list_tools? +

Register the Gitlab MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for orbit_list_tools: 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 orbit_list_tools? +

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

Can I rate-limit orbit_list_tools? +

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

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

orbit_list_tools 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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