List variables (parameters) defined in a Birst space. Variables are used for dynamic filtering.
AI agents call birst_list_variables 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.
This tool queries and retrieves variable/parameter definitions from a Birst analytics space. It performs read-only data retrieval without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing operations. The blast radius of misuse is minimal - an agent might retrieve sensitive variable names but cannot alter data structures or perform destructive actions.
From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'list' and description states 'List variables (parameters) defined in a Birst space' - a retrieval operation with no modification capability.
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List variables (parameters) defined in a Birst space. Variables are used for dynamic filtering. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Infor Birst MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Infor Birst MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for birst_list_variables: 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.
birst_list_variables 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 birst_list_variables 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 birst_list_variables. 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.
birst_list_variables 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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