esa_list_comments

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why esa_list_comments needs a policy

This tool retrieves or queries comment data from a post without modifying, creating, or deleting any content. It is a straightforward read operation with minimal security risk.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'esa_list_comments' and description 'Get a list of comments for a post' indicate a retrieval operation with no side effects.

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

POLICY

How to control esa_list_comments

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

policy.json

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

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

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EXPLORE

Related tools and policies

More esa MCP Server tools

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FAQ

Questions about esa_list_comments

What does the esa_list_comments tool do? +

Get a list of comments for a post. It is categorised as a Read tool in the esa MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on esa_list_comments? +

Register the esa MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for esa_list_comments: 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 esa MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is esa_list_comments? +

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

Can I rate-limit esa_list_comments? +

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

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

esa_list_comments is provided by the esa MCP Server MCP server (kajirita2002/esa-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 esa MCP Server tool call.

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