vtex_list_docks

List all docks

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

What vtex_list_docks does on MCP VTEX Server

AI agents call vtex_list_docks 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_docks needs a policy

This tool performs a read-only operation that retrieves information about docks (distribution centers or warehouse locations) from the VTEX platform. It has no capability to modify, delete, or execute operations on the infrastructure. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an agent could only retrieve dock information that already exists in the system, which is informational rather than harmful.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'vtex_list_docks' and description 'List all docks' indicate a retrieval/query operation with no side effects. Docks are logistics/warehouse entities in VTEX inventory management; listing them retrieves configuration data without modification.

Questions about vtex_list_docks

What does the vtex_list_docks tool do? +

List all docks. 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_docks? +

Register the MCP VTEX Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for vtex_list_docks: 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_docks? +

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

Can I rate-limit vtex_list_docks? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the vtex_list_docks 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_docks completely? +

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

vtex_list_docks 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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