list_repositories

List all repositories in a Bitbucket Server project

Server Mcp Bitbucket Server mcp-bitbucket-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What list_repositories does on Mcp Bitbucket Server

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

Why list_repositories needs a policy

This tool queries and returns repository metadata without modifying, creating, or deleting any data. It is a simple enumeration/listing operation typical of Read category tools. The low severity reflects that repository names and existence are typically non-sensitive information in most organizational contexts, though confidence is high because the intent is unambiguous.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_repositories' and description 'List all repositories in a Bitbucket Server project' indicate a retrieval operation with no side effects.

Questions about list_repositories

What does the list_repositories tool do? +

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

How do I enforce a policy on list_repositories? +

Register the Mcp Bitbucket Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_repositories: 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 Bitbucket Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is list_repositories? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_repositories? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_repositories 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_repositories completely? +

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

list_repositories is provided by the Mcp Bitbucket Server MCP server (mcp-bitbucket-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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