example_list_entities

List entities with optional filtering

Server MCP Dynamics 365 Commerce Server jiantmo/mcp-commerce
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What example_list_entities does on MCP Dynamics 365 Commerce Server

AI agents call example_list_entities to retrieve information from MCP Dynamics 365 Commerce Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why example_list_entities needs a policy

This tool performs a read-only query operation that retrieves and filters existing entities without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing external operations. The use of 'list' combined with 'optional filtering' is a typical retrieval pattern. As a Read operation in a commerce context, the severity is low since listing entities poses minimal risk even if misused by an AI agent.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_entities' and description 'List entities with optional filtering' indicate a retrieval operation with no modification or deletion of data.

Questions about example_list_entities

What does the example_list_entities tool do? +

List entities with optional filtering. It is categorised as a Read tool in the MCP Dynamics 365 Commerce Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on example_list_entities? +

Register the MCP Dynamics 365 Commerce Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for example_list_entities: 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 Dynamics 365 Commerce Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is example_list_entities? +

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

Can I rate-limit example_list_entities? +

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

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

example_list_entities is provided by the MCP Dynamics 365 Commerce Server MCP server (jiantmo/mcp-commerce). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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