list_views

List all views in a table

Server Airtable MCP Server loticdigital/airtable-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What list_views does on Airtable MCP Server

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

Why list_views needs a policy

This tool only retrieves information about views within a table. It performs no writes, deletions, or external executions. The blast radius of misuse is minimal; an attacker could enumerate table structures but cannot alter or delete data. The low severity reflects the read-only, informational nature of the operation.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'list_views' and description states 'List all views in a table' — a query operation that retrieves metadata without modifying state.

Questions about list_views

What does the list_views tool do? +

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

How do I enforce a policy on list_views? +

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

What risk level is list_views? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_views? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_views 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_views completely? +

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

list_views is provided by the Airtable MCP Server MCP server (loticdigital/airtable-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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