list_orders

List recent OpenPrints orders with optional status filter and pagination. Returns order IDs, statuses, amounts, and basic shipping info.

Server OpenPrints MCP openprints/mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What list_orders does on OpenPrints MCP

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

Why list_orders needs a policy

This tool retrieves and queries existing order information with optional filtering and pagination. It has no side effects—it does not create, modify, delete, or execute any operations. The data returned is informational only, making it a standard Read operation with low risk of misuse.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_orders' and description 'List recent OpenPrints orders' clearly indicate data retrieval. Returns 'order IDs, statuses, amounts, and basic shipping info' with no mention of modification, deletion, or execution capabilities.

Questions about list_orders

What does the list_orders tool do? +

List recent OpenPrints orders with optional status filter and pagination. Returns order IDs, statuses, amounts, and basic shipping info. It is categorised as a Read tool in the OpenPrints MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_orders? +

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

What risk level is list_orders? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_orders? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_orders 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_orders completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for list_orders. 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_orders? +

list_orders is provided by the OpenPrints MCP server (openprints/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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