list_categories

利用可能な映画カテゴリの一覧を取得します。

Server Sakila MCP Server mo3g4u/mcp-server-sample
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What list_categories does on Sakila MCP Server

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

Why list_categories needs a policy

This tool performs a query operation to fetch categorical data from the database. There are no modifications, deletions, code execution, or financial implications. It is a straightforward read operation consistent with other sibling tools like 'get_actor_filmography' and 'get_category_performance' that retrieve existing data without altering state.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_categories' and description indicating it retrieves/lists available movie categories. The Japanese description translates to 'Get a list of available movie categories,' which is purely informational retrieval with no side effects.

Questions about list_categories

What does the list_categories tool do? +

利用可能な映画カテゴリの一覧を取得します。. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Sakila MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_categories? +

Register the Sakila MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_categories: 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 Sakila MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is list_categories? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_categories? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_categories 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_categories completely? +

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

list_categories is provided by the Sakila MCP Server MCP server (mo3g4u/mcp-server-sample). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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