birst_list_available_packages

List packages available to import into a space. Shows packages from other spaces that can be imported.

Server Infor Birst MCP Server mikahdev/infor-birst-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What birst_list_available_packages does on Infor Birst MCP Server

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

Why birst_list_available_packages needs a policy

This tool queries and displays available packages without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. It is purely informational/exploratory in nature, consistent with Read category tools like list and get operations. The low severity reflects minimal blast radius—an AI agent misusing this tool can only retrieve metadata about packages.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'list' and description states it 'shows packages' available for import—a retrieval operation with no modification or side effects.

Questions about birst_list_available_packages

What does the birst_list_available_packages tool do? +

List packages available to import into a space. Shows packages from other spaces that can be imported. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Infor Birst MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on birst_list_available_packages? +

Register the Infor Birst MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for birst_list_available_packages: 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 Infor Birst MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is birst_list_available_packages? +

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

Can I rate-limit birst_list_available_packages? +

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

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

birst_list_available_packages is provided by the Infor Birst MCP Server MCP server (mikahdev/infor-birst-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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