list_sites

List all sites you have access to in Google Search Console. When multiple accounts exist and no account is specified, shows all accounts

Server Google Search Console lionkiii/google-searchconsole-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What list_sites does on Google Search Console

AI agents call list_sites to retrieve information from Google Search Console without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why list_sites needs a policy

This tool retrieves and queries existing data (list of sites/accounts) without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. It is a simple read/list operation with minimal security impact.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_sites' and description 'List all sites you have access to in Google Search Console' indicate a retrieval operation with no side effects. The phrase 'shows all accounts' confirms read-only listing behavior.

Questions about list_sites

What does the list_sites tool do? +

List all sites you have access to in Google Search Console. When multiple accounts exist and no account is specified, shows all accounts. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Google Search Console MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_sites? +

Register the Google Search Console MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_sites: 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 Google Search Console. Nothing to install.

What risk level is list_sites? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_sites? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_sites 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_sites completely? +

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

list_sites is provided by the Google Search Console MCP server (lionkiii/google-searchconsole-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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