list_repository_features

Get features supported by a design repository (branching, searchable, etc.). Use this to check if a repository supports specific features like branching before performing operations that depend on those features. Pass either the id or name from openl_list_repositories() — both are accepted (case-...

Server Openl openl-mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What list_repository_features does on Openl

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

Why list_repository_features needs a policy

The tool retrieves metadata about repository capabilities (branching, searchability, etc.) without performing any actions that would create, modify, delete, or execute code. It is purely informational and read-only. No side effects are possible from calling this tool.

From the tool's definition Tool description explicitly states 'Get features supported by a design repository' and 'check if a repository supports specific features'. This is a pure query operation with no modification, deletion, or execution capability.

Questions about list_repository_features

What does the list_repository_features tool do? +

Get features supported by a design repository (branching, searchable, etc.). Use this to check if a repository supports specific features like branching before performing operations that depend on those features. Pass either the id or name from openl_list_repositories() — both are accepted (case-insensitive). Do not invent example values; call openl_list_repositories() first if not in context. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Openl MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_repository_features? +

Register the Openl MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_repository_features: 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 Openl. Nothing to install.

What risk level is list_repository_features? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_repository_features? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_repository_features 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_repository_features completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for list_repository_features. 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_repository_features? +

list_repository_features is provided by the Openl MCP server (openl-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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