list_groups

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why list_groups needs a policy

This tool only lists/retrieves group information without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. It is a read-only query operation with minimal blast radius if misused by an AI agent.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'list_groups' and description states 'List all available groups in Docmost' — a pure retrieval operation with no modification or side effects.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access list_groups gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control list_groups

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Docmost MCP Server, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for list_groups:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "list_groups": {}
  }
}

list_groups is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

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FAQ

Questions about list_groups

What does the list_groups tool do? +

List all available groups in Docmost. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Docmost MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_groups? +

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

What risk level is list_groups? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_groups? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_groups 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_groups completely? +

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

list_groups is provided by the Docmost MCP Server MCP server (mrmartinimo/docmost-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every Docmost MCP Server tool call.

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