list_orders

Return every order with associated items and customers.

Server Mock Store MCP Server parishwolfe/mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What list_orders does on Mock Store MCP Server

AI agents call list_orders to retrieve information from Mock Store MCP Server 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 queries and retrieves order data from the mock e-commerce store without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. It is purely informational with no side effects, making it a Read operation.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_orders' and description 'Return every order with associated items and customers' indicate a retrieval operation with no modification or deletion of data.

Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets

Questions about list_orders

What does the list_orders tool do? +

Return every order with associated items and customers. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Mock Store MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_orders? +

Register the Mock Store MCP Server 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 Mock Store MCP Server. 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 Mock Store MCP Server MCP server (parishwolfe/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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