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list_dataverse_relationships

Retrieves a list of relationships in the Dataverse environment with filtering options. Use this to discover table connections, find custom relationships, or get an overview of the data model relationships. Supports filtering by entity, relationship type, and managed/unmanaged status.

How to control list_dataverse_relationships ↓

What list_dataverse_relationships does on Dataverse MCP Server

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

Low Risk

Why list_dataverse_relationships needs a policy

This tool performs read-only schema discovery operations on Dataverse relationships. It retrieves and filters existing relationship metadata without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an agent could only discover the data model structure, not alter it or cause harm. This clearly falls under the Read category with low severity.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_dataverse_relationships' and description 'Retrieves a list of relationships' indicates a query/retrieval operation with no side effects.

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

How to control list_dataverse_relationships

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

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "list_dataverse_relationships": {}
  }
}

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

  1. Create a free account and register Dataverse MCP Server — nothing to install.
  2. Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
  3. Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.
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Questions about list_dataverse_relationships

What does the list_dataverse_relationships tool do? +

Retrieves a list of relationships in the Dataverse environment with filtering options. Use this to discover table connections, find custom relationships, or get an overview of the data model relationships. Supports filtering by entity, relationship type, and managed/unmanaged status. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Dataverse MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_dataverse_relationships? +

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

What risk level is list_dataverse_relationships? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_dataverse_relationships? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_dataverse_relationships 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_dataverse_relationships completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for list_dataverse_relationships. 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_dataverse_relationships? +

list_dataverse_relationships is provided by the Dataverse MCP Server MCP server (mwhesse/dataverse-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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