list_servers

List all configured server credentials. Returns server IDs needed for deploy_project.

Server Otoinstall otoinstall-mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What list_servers does on Otoinstall

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

Why list_servers needs a policy

This is a retrieval/query operation that reads existing server configuration data. While it exposes server IDs and credentials metadata, it performs no side effects, modifications, or external operations. It is purely informational, making it a Read category tool with low severity since listing available resources does not directly enable harm without combining with other deployment tools.

From the tool's definition Tool 'list_servers' returns data about configured server credentials and server IDs. The description explicitly states it 'Returns server IDs needed for deploy_project' with no indication of modification, deletion, or execution of operations.

Questions about list_servers

What does the list_servers tool do? +

List all configured server credentials. Returns server IDs needed for deploy_project. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Otoinstall MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_servers? +

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

What risk level is list_servers? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_servers? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_servers 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_servers completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for list_servers. 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_servers? +

list_servers is provided by the Otoinstall MCP server (otoinstall-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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