AI agents call list_projects to retrieve information from Kontexta without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
This tool queries and returns project metadata (id, name, path) without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing anything. It is a straightforward read/list operation with no side effects, fitting the Read category. The local-first, sandboxed nature of the server and presence of approval gates for other commands does not change the risk profile of a simple listing function.
From the tool's definition Tool name and description indicate it 'List[s] every registered project' - a retrieval operation with no modification or execution.
Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
List every registered project with id, name, absolute path, and a derived. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Kontexta MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Kontexta MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_projects: 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 Kontexta. Nothing to install.
list_projects is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_projects 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for list_projects. 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.
list_projects is provided by the Kontexta MCP server (safiyu/kontexta). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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