list_gases

List the gases installed on this mass flow device (number and short name), as used by

SERVERPypi:labmcp Alicat SOURCEpypi:labmcp-alicat

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/lab-instrument-mcps/list-gases.md

WHAT IT DOES

What list_gases does on Pypi:labmcp Alicat

AI agents call list_gases to retrieve information from Pypi:labmcp Alicat without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why list_gases is rated Low

Tool retrieves configuration data with no side effects or operational impact.

From the tool's definition List the gases installed on this mass flow device

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs list_gases safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Pypi:labmcp Alicat, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For list_gases, this is the rule to start with:

list_gases Allowed

list_gases is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

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

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Pypi:labmcp Alicat, apply this rule, and every list_gases call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about list_gases

What does the list_gases tool do? +

List the gases installed on this mass flow device (number and short name), as used by. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Pypi:labmcp Alicat MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_gases? +

Register the Pypi:labmcp Alicat MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_gases: 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 Pypi:labmcp Alicat. Nothing to install.

What risk level is list_gases? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_gases? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_gases 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_gases completely? +

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

list_gases is provided by the Pypi:labmcp Alicat MCP server (pypi:labmcp-alicat). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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