local_ydb_list_dumps

Read-only list of available tenant dumps under profile.dumpHostPath. Use before restore to choose a dumpName; it only reports top-level dump directories that contain the existing tenant dump folder.

SERVERLocal Ydb SOURCE@astandrik/local-ydb-mcp

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/local-ydb/local-ydb-list-dumps.md

WHAT IT DOES

What local_ydb_list_dumps does on Local Ydb

AI agents call local_ydb_list_dumps to retrieve information from Local Ydb without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why local_ydb_list_dumps is rated Low

This tool retrieves and queries dump metadata from the filesystem without any side effects. It does not create, modify, delete, or execute operations. The 'Read-only' designation and absence of any state-changing actions clearly place it in the Read category with low severity.

From the tool's definition Tool description explicitly states 'Read-only list of available tenant dumps' and 'it only reports'. The operation is purely informational—listing/enumerating dumps without modification, deletion, or execution of commands.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs local_ydb_list_dumps safely

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

local_ydb_list_dumps Allowed

local_ydb_list_dumps 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": {
    "local_ydb_list_dumps": {}
  }
}

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

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Local Ydb, apply this rule, and every local_ydb_list_dumps call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about local_ydb_list_dumps

What does the local_ydb_list_dumps tool do? +

Read-only list of available tenant dumps under profile.dumpHostPath. Use before restore to choose a dumpName; it only reports top-level dump directories that contain the existing tenant dump folder. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Local Ydb MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on local_ydb_list_dumps? +

Register the Local Ydb MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for local_ydb_list_dumps: 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 Local Ydb. Nothing to install.

What risk level is local_ydb_list_dumps? +

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

Can I rate-limit local_ydb_list_dumps? +

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

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

local_ydb_list_dumps is provided by the Local Ydb MCP server (@astandrik/local-ydb-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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