vtex_list_brands

List all brands

Server MCP VTEX Server leosepulveda/mcp-vtex
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What vtex_list_brands does on MCP VTEX Server

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

Why vtex_list_brands needs a policy

This tool retrieves brand information from the VTEX catalog without creating, modifying, or deleting data. It is a simple data query operation with no capability to alter system state or trigger external actions. The scope is limited to read access of catalog metadata, making it low severity and low risk if misused by an AI agent.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'vtex_list_brands' with description 'List all brands' indicates a retrieval operation with no side effects. The verb 'list' is explicitly a read-only operation that queries and returns brand data without modification.

Questions about vtex_list_brands

What does the vtex_list_brands tool do? +

List all brands. It is categorised as a Read tool in the MCP VTEX Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on vtex_list_brands? +

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

What risk level is vtex_list_brands? +

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

Can I rate-limit vtex_list_brands? +

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

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

vtex_list_brands is provided by the MCP VTEX Server MCP server (leosepulveda/mcp-vtex). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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