source_list

List all sources in a scene.

SERVERMcp Anything SOURCEZaymadkid/mcp-anything

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What source_list does on Mcp Anything

AI agents call source_list 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 source_list is rated Low

This tool retrieves and enumerates sources from a scene, performing a read-only operation. There is no modification of data, execution of arbitrary code, deletion, or financial impact. The action is fundamentally a query that returns information about existing scene sources.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'source_list' with description 'List all sources in a scene.' The verb 'List' and the retrieval-oriented action indicate data querying without modification or side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs source_list 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 source_list, this is the rule to start with:

source_list Allowed

source_list 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": {
    "source_list": {}
  }
}

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 source_list call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about source_list

What does the source_list tool do? +

List all sources in a scene. 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 source_list? +

Register the Mcp Anything MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for source_list: 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 source_list? +

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

Can I rate-limit source_list? +

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

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

source_list 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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