list_plans_by_application

WHAT IT DOES

What list_plans_by_application does on Valkey MCP Task Management Server

AI agents call list_plans_by_application to retrieve information from Valkey MCP Task Management Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why list_plans_by_application needs a policy

This tool queries and returns plans filtered by application, performing a read-only operation. It retrieves data without modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. The 'list' operation is a classic Read category function with minimal blast radius if misused by an AI agent.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_plans_by_application' and description 'List all plans for a specific application' indicate a retrieval operation with no side effects.

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

POLICY

How to control list_plans_by_application

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

policy.json

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

list_plans_by_application 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 list_plans_by_application

What does the list_plans_by_application tool do? +

List all plans for a specific application. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Valkey MCP Task Management Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_plans_by_application? +

Register the Valkey MCP Task Management Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_plans_by_application: 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 Valkey MCP Task Management Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is list_plans_by_application? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_plans_by_application? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_plans_by_application 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_plans_by_application completely? +

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

list_plans_by_application is provided by the Valkey MCP Task Management Server MCP server (jbrinkman/valkey-ai-tasks). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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