list_doc_categories

List the categories of the official s&box guide documentation, with how many pages each has. Use a category name to filter search_docs. Read-only.

SERVERSbox SOURCEsbox-mcp-server

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/sbox/list-doc-categories.md

WHAT IT DOES

What list_doc_categories does on Sbox

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

RISK

Why list_doc_categories is rated Low

This tool performs information retrieval (listing categories and page counts from official documentation) without modifying, executing, or deleting anything. The explicit 'Read-only' designation confirms it has no side effects. It is purely a query operation to help navigate documentation.

From the tool's definition Description explicitly states 'Read-only' and the tool 'lists' documentation categories with page counts—a retrieval operation with no side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs list_doc_categories safely

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

list_doc_categories Allowed

list_doc_categories 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": {
    "list_doc_categories": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about list_doc_categories

What does the list_doc_categories tool do? +

List the categories of the official s&box guide documentation, with how many pages each has. Use a category name to filter search_docs. Read-only. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Sbox MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_doc_categories? +

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

What risk level is list_doc_categories? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_doc_categories? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_doc_categories 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_doc_categories completely? +

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

list_doc_categories is provided by the Sbox MCP server (sbox-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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