list_usage_records

List usage records

Server CloudStack MCP Server mozg31337/cloudstack-mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What list_usage_records does on CloudStack MCP Server

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

Why list_usage_records needs a policy

This tool retrieves and queries usage records without modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. It is a read-only query operation that has no side effects on the infrastructure.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_usage_records' and description 'List usage records' indicate a data retrieval operation with no modification or deletion of data.

Questions about list_usage_records

What does the list_usage_records tool do? +

List usage records. It is categorised as a Read tool in the CloudStack MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_usage_records? +

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

What risk level is list_usage_records? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_usage_records? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_usage_records 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_usage_records completely? +

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

list_usage_records is provided by the CloudStack MCP Server MCP server (mozg31337/cloudstack-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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