list_transactions
List transactions with optional filtering
Part of the PayPal MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.
WHEN AI AGENTS USE THIS TOOL
AI agents call list_transactions to retrieve information from PayPal without modifying any data. This is common in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows where the agent needs context before taking action. Because read operations don't change state, they are generally safe to allow without restrictions — but you may still want rate limits to control API costs.
WHY ENFORCE A POLICY ON LIST_TRANSACTIONS
Even though list_transactions only reads data, uncontrolled read access can leak sensitive information or rack up API costs. An agent caught in a retry loop could make thousands of calls per minute. A rate limit gives you a safety net without blocking legitimate use.
RECOMMENDED POLICY
Read-only tools are safe to allow by default. No rate limit needed unless you want to control costs.
tools:
list_transactions:
rules:
- action: allowSee the full PayPal policy for all 30 tools.
DETAILS
MORE PAYPAL TOOLS
get_dispute Read get_order Read get_shipment_tracking Read list_disputes Read list_products Read show_product_details Read create_order Write create_product Write SIMILAR READ TOOLS ON OTHER SERVERS
list_bases Airtable list_tables Airtable list_records Airtable get_record Airtable search_records Airtable search Amplitude RELATED READING
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What does the list_transactions tool do?
List transactions with optional filtering. It is categorised as a Read tool in the PayPal MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
How do I enforce a policy on list_transactions?
Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for list_transactions. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the PayPal MCP server.
What risk level is list_transactions?
list_transactions is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Can I rate-limit list_transactions?
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_transactions rule in your Intercept 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_transactions completely?
Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for list_transactions. 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_transactions?
list_transactions is provided by the PayPal MCP server (paypal/paypal-mcp-server). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
ENFORCE POLICIES ON PAYPAL
Open source. One binary. Zero dependencies.