list_issue_files

List all file attachments of a MantisBT issue. Returns an array of attachment objects, each containing id, filename, size in bytes, content_type, and download_url. Returns an empty array if the issue has no attachments. Use this tool when you need to inspect or enumerate files attached to an issu...

Server MantisBT MCP Server @dpesch/mantisbt-mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 11 required

What list_issue_files does on MantisBT MCP Server

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

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
issue_id integer Yes Numeric issue ID

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

Why list_issue_files needs a policy

This tool only queries and retrieves existing data about file attachments attached to issues. It has no side effects, does not create, modify, or delete data, and does not execute code or trigger external operations. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an agent could enumerate files but cannot alter them or access their contents without additional tools.

From the tool's definition Tool lists and returns file attachments with metadata (id, filename, size, content_type, download_url) without modification.

Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets

Questions about list_issue_files

What does the list_issue_files tool do? +

List all file attachments of a MantisBT issue. Returns an array of attachment objects, each containing id, filename, size in bytes, content_type, and download_url. Returns an empty array if the issue has no attachments. Use this tool when you need to inspect or enumerate files attached to an issue. To add a new attachment, use upload_file instead. To retrieve full issue details that include attachments alongside other fields, use get_issue instead. It is categorised as a Read tool in the MantisBT MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does list_issue_files accept? +

list_issue_files accepts 1 parameter: issue_id. Required: issue_id. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on list_issue_files? +

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

What risk level is list_issue_files? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_issue_files? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_issue_files 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_issue_files completely? +

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

list_issue_files is provided by the MantisBT MCP Server MCP server (@dpesch/mantisbt-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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