firefly_list_accounts

List accounts with optional type filter. Returns account names, balances, and types.

Server Firefly III MCP Server przbadu/firefly-iii-mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What firefly_list_accounts does on Firefly III MCP Server

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

Why firefly_list_accounts needs a policy

This tool retrieves account information (names, balances, types) without creating, modifying, or deleting data. It is a Read operation. Severity is medium rather than low because the returned data includes account balances, which are sensitive financial information that could inform decisions about subsequent financial transactions or expose the user's financial state to an AI agent.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'firefly_list_accounts' and description 'List accounts with optional type filter. Returns account names, balances, and types' indicate retrieval of financial data without modification.

Questions about firefly_list_accounts

What does the firefly_list_accounts tool do? +

List accounts with optional type filter. Returns account names, balances, and types. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Firefly III MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on firefly_list_accounts? +

Register the Firefly III MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for firefly_list_accounts: 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 Firefly III MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is firefly_list_accounts? +

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

Can I rate-limit firefly_list_accounts? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the firefly_list_accounts 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 firefly_list_accounts completely? +

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

firefly_list_accounts is provided by the Firefly III MCP Server MCP server (przbadu/firefly-iii-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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