list_functions

Lists available functions derived from the OpenAPI specification.

Server Appointment Manager MCP Server samuelr2112/mcp-project
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What list_functions does on Appointment Manager MCP Server

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

Why list_functions needs a policy

The tool retrieves and displays metadata about available functions without modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. It is purely informational and read-only, making it a Read category tool with low severity since exposure would only leak information about the API surface, not enable direct manipulation of appointments or other data.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'list_functions' and description states it 'Lists available functions derived from the OpenAPI specification.' This is a query/retrieval operation with no side effects.

Questions about list_functions

What does the list_functions tool do? +

Lists available functions derived from the OpenAPI specification. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Appointment Manager MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_functions? +

Register the Appointment Manager MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_functions: 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 Appointment Manager MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is list_functions? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_functions? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_functions 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_functions completely? +

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

list_functions is provided by the Appointment Manager MCP Server MCP server (samuelr2112/mcp-project). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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