List bots that should be allowed. If a robots.txt is given, the answer reflects what that file actually permits.
AI agents call list_allowed_bots to retrieve information from Mcp Bot Crawler without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
This tool performs a query/retrieval operation that returns information about allowed bots based on existing configuration (robots.txt). It has no side effects, does not modify any state, and does not execute external operations. It is purely informational in nature, making it a Read operation with low severity.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_allowed_bots' and description explicitly states it 'lists' bots, with no mention of modification, creation, or deletion. The description indicates it retrieves information about permitted bots, potentially by reading a robots.txt file.
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List bots that should be allowed. If a robots.txt is given, the answer reflects what that file actually permits. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Mcp Bot Crawler MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Mcp Bot Crawler MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_allowed_bots: 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 Bot Crawler. Nothing to install.
list_allowed_bots 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_allowed_bots 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_allowed_bots. 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_allowed_bots is provided by the Mcp Bot Crawler MCP server (merulocal/hellogrowthcrmwebsite_mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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