birst_list_collections

List collections (dashboard groups) in a Birst space. Collections contain dashboards.

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

What birst_list_collections does on Infor Birst MCP Server

AI agents call birst_list_collections 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_collections needs a policy

This tool performs a simple listing/enumeration of existing collections, which is a read-only operation with no side effects. It retrieves data about dashboard groups but does not create, modify, delete, or execute any operations. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an agent could only discover what collections exist in a Birst space.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'birst_list_collections' and description 'List collections (dashboard groups) in a Birst space' indicate a read-only query operation that retrieves and enumerates existing dashboard collections without modification.

Questions about birst_list_collections

What does the birst_list_collections tool do? +

List collections (dashboard groups) in a Birst space. Collections contain dashboards. 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_collections? +

Register the Infor Birst MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for birst_list_collections: 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_collections? +

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

Can I rate-limit birst_list_collections? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the birst_list_collections 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_collections completely? +

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

birst_list_collections 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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