list_users

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why list_users needs a policy

This tool retrieves user information from App Store Connect without modifying, deleting, or executing operations. It is a straightforward query operation that lists existing data. The blast radius is minimal as it only exposes user account information already accessible to authorized team members, with no capability to alter system state or trigger external actions.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Get a list of all users' - a retrieval operation with no modification, deletion, or execution of code.

Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets

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

POLICY

How to control list_users

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and App Store Connect, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for list_users:

policy.json

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

list_users is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

Create a free account and register App Store Connect — nothing to install.
Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.

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FAQ

Questions about list_users

What does the list_users tool do? +

Get a list of all users registered on your App Store Connect team. It is categorised as a Read tool in the App Store Connect MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_users? +

Register the App Store Connect MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_users: 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 App Store Connect. Nothing to install.

What risk level is list_users? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_users? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_users 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_users completely? +

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

list_users is provided by the App Store Connect MCP server (joshuarileydev/app-store-connect-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every App Store Connect tool call.

Start from App Store Connect, add the rest of your stack, and see everything your agents can call. Then put policy on all of it.

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