Return the catalog of all semantic metrics available in this MCP server, with descriptions and parameters.
AI agents call list_metrics to retrieve information from Semantic BI MCP without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
This tool performs a straightforward query operation to retrieve and list available metrics and their metadata. It has no side effects, does not execute code or commands, does not modify data, and does not perform destructive operations. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—worst case an agent learns what metrics are available, which is non-sensitive catalog information in a BI context.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_metrics' and description 'Return the catalog of all semantic metrics available in this MCP server, with descriptions and parameters' clearly indicate a read-only operation that retrieves metadata about available metrics without modifying,…
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Return the catalog of all semantic metrics available in this MCP server, with descriptions and parameters. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Semantic BI MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Semantic BI MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_metrics: 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 Semantic BI MCP. Nothing to install.
list_metrics is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_metrics 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for list_metrics. 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.
list_metrics is provided by the Semantic BI MCP server (lovrobubanic/semantic-bi-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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