list_mcp_servers

List MCP servers in the organization. Returns paginated server records plus total for discovering server IDs; use get_mcp_server for one server's details and list_mcp_integrations for the parent integration.

Server Portkey Admin CodesWhat/portkey-admin-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 30 required

What list_mcp_servers does on Portkey Admin

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

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
page_size integer Number of results per page (max 100)
current_page number Page number for pagination
workspace_id string Filter by workspace ID

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

Why list_mcp_servers needs a policy

Even though list_mcp_servers only reads data, uncontrolled read access leaks sensitive information and racks up API costs — an agent caught in a retry loop can make thousands of calls a minute without anyone noticing.

Questions about list_mcp_servers

What does the list_mcp_servers tool do? +

List MCP servers in the organization. Returns paginated server records plus total for discovering server IDs; use get_mcp_server for one server's details and list_mcp_integrations for the parent integration. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Portkey Admin MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does list_mcp_servers accept? +

list_mcp_servers accepts 3 parameters: page_size, current_page, workspace_id. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on list_mcp_servers? +

Register the Portkey Admin MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_mcp_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 Portkey Admin. Nothing to install.

What risk level is list_mcp_servers? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_mcp_servers? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_mcp_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_mcp_servers completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for list_mcp_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_mcp_servers? +

list_mcp_servers is provided by the Portkey Admin MCP server (CodesWhat/portkey-admin-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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