list_logs

List log files for a pipeline run, sorted by modification time.

Server Tacc Mcp Bio narasimhan-lab/tacc-mcp-bio
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What list_logs does on Tacc Mcp Bio

AI agents call list_logs to retrieve information from Tacc Mcp Bio without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why list_logs needs a policy

The tool queries and returns log file listings from a completed or ongoing pipeline run. It has no side effects—it merely enumerates existing log files sorted by modification time. This is a straightforward data retrieval operation consistent with the Read category.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'list_logs' and description states it 'List log files for a pipeline run, sorted by modification time.' This is a read-only operation that retrieves and displays information without modifying, deleting, or executing anything.

Questions about list_logs

What does the list_logs tool do? +

List log files for a pipeline run, sorted by modification time. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Tacc Mcp Bio MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_logs? +

Register the Tacc Mcp Bio MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_logs: 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 Tacc Mcp Bio. Nothing to install.

What risk level is list_logs? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_logs? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_logs 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_logs completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for list_logs. 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_logs? +

list_logs is provided by the Tacc Mcp Bio MCP server (narasimhan-lab/tacc-mcp-bio). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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