doc_list_elements

List all elements in the document.

SERVERMcp Anything SOURCEZaymadkid/mcp-anything

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/mcp-anything/doc-list-elements.md

WHAT IT DOES

What doc_list_elements does on Mcp Anything

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

RISK

Why doc_list_elements is rated Low

This tool performs a read-only retrieval operation. It lists existing elements in a document, producing no side effects, data modifications, or destructive actions. The verb 'list' and the action of enumerating elements confirms a Read category classification.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'doc_list_elements' with description 'List all elements in the document' indicates a query operation that retrieves and enumerates document elements without modifying data.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs doc_list_elements safely

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

doc_list_elements Allowed

doc_list_elements 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": {
    "doc_list_elements": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about doc_list_elements

What does the doc_list_elements tool do? +

List all elements in the document. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Mcp Anything MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on doc_list_elements? +

Register the Mcp Anything MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for doc_list_elements: 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 Mcp Anything. Nothing to install.

What risk level is doc_list_elements? +

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

Can I rate-limit doc_list_elements? +

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

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

doc_list_elements is provided by the Mcp Anything MCP server (Zaymadkid/mcp-anything). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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