list_links

List all data links.

Server Yamcs MCP Server paulmramirez/yamcs-mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What list_links does on Yamcs MCP Server

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

Why list_links needs a policy

This tool retrieves and queries existing data link configuration without side effects. It is a passive information gathering operation typical of mission control telemetry interfaces. No data is created, modified, deleted, or executed. The blast radius of misuse is minimal — an AI agent could only enumerate links, not disrupt operations or modify system state.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'list_links' and description states 'List all data links' — a read-only retrieval operation with no modification, deletion, or execution of commands.

Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets

Questions about list_links

What does the list_links tool do? +

List all data links. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Yamcs MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_links? +

Register the Yamcs MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_links: 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 Yamcs MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is list_links? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_links? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_links 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_links completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for list_links. 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_links? +

list_links is provided by the Yamcs MCP Server MCP server (paulmramirez/yamcs-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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