list_users

Get all NDB users. Filtering is done using valueType and value fields, which are used to filter the response sent by the NDB API, for flexible filtering. You can filter by any of the following attribute names available in the user object: - username: user login, string - email: user email, string...

Server NDB MCP Server rouxton/ndb-mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What list_users does on NDB MCP Server

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

Why list_users needs a policy

This tool performs a query operation that retrieves and lists existing user data from the Nutanix Database Service without any side effects, modifications, or irreversible actions. It is purely informational/read-only. The severity is low because exposing a list of users in a database management system poses minimal risk compared to tools that can provision, delete, or execute operations.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Get all NDB users' with filtering capabilities. The tool retrieves user information (username, email, isExternalAuth, passwordExpired) without modification, creation, deletion, or execution of operations.

Questions about list_users

What does the list_users tool do? +

Get all NDB users. Filtering is done using valueType and value fields, which are used to filter the response sent by the NDB API, for flexible filtering. You can filter by any of the following attribute names available in the user object: - username: user login, string - email: user email, string - isExternalAuth: true if user is authenticated on an external directory (Active Directory), boolean - passwordExpired: true if password is expired, boolean Examples: - To filter by username: valueType =. It is categorised as a Read tool in the NDB MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_users? +

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

What risk level is list_users? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_users? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_users 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_users completely? +

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

list_users is provided by the NDB MCP Server MCP server (rouxton/ndb-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

// LOOK UP ANOTHER SERVER

Every MCP server has a record like this.

Type a name, get the same breakdown: verified identity, auth posture, risk grade, capabilities, recommended policy.

Teams ship this data inside their own products. See what a licence covers →

// GET IN TOUCH

Have a question or want to learn more? Send us a message.

Message sent.

We'll get back to you soon.