list_tags · MCP Atlassian + Bitbucket MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What list_tags does on MCP Atlassian + Bitbucket

AI agents call list_tags to retrieve information from MCP Atlassian + Bitbucket without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why list_tags needs a policy

List operations enumerate existing data without modification. In Git/repository contexts (Bitbucket), 'list_tags' would retrieve repository tags. In Jira/Confluence contexts, it would enumerate tags. No reversible or irreversible modifications, code execution, or financial impact are implied.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_tags' indicates a retrieval/query operation with no side effects. The empty description limits certainty, but the naming convention aligns with sibling tools like 'get_agile_boards', 'get_all_projects', 'get_attachments' which are read-only…

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Questions about list_tags

What does the list_tags tool do? +

list_tags. It is categorised as a Read tool in the MCP Atlassian + Bitbucket MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_tags? +

Register the MCP Atlassian + Bitbucket MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_tags: 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 MCP Atlassian + Bitbucket. Nothing to install.

What risk level is list_tags? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_tags? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_tags 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_tags completely? +

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

list_tags is provided by the MCP Atlassian + Bitbucket MCP server (jellythomas/mcp-atlassian-with-bitbucket). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.