excel_list_tables

List all tables in an Excel workbook

SERVERSage MCP SOURCEsagemcp/sagemcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/sagemcp-sagemcp/excel-list-tables.md

WHAT IT DOES

What excel_list_tables does on Sage MCP

AI agents call excel_list_tables to retrieve information from Sage MCP without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why excel_list_tables is rated Low

This tool retrieves and enumerates table structures from an Excel file without modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. It is a straightforward data discovery operation with minimal blast radius if misused by an AI agent.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'excel_list_tables' and description 'List all tables in an Excel workbook' indicate a query/retrieval operation with no side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs excel_list_tables safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Sage MCP, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For excel_list_tables, this is the rule to start with:

excel_list_tables Allowed

excel_list_tables is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "excel_list_tables": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Sage MCP, apply this rule, and every excel_list_tables call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about excel_list_tables

What does the excel_list_tables tool do? +

List all tables in an Excel workbook. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Sage MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on excel_list_tables? +

Register the Sage MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for excel_list_tables: 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 Sage MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is excel_list_tables? +

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

Can I rate-limit excel_list_tables? +

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

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

excel_list_tables is provided by the Sage MCP server (sagemcp/sagemcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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