list_documents

List all documents in the knowledge base.

Server MyAIGist MCP schwim23/myaigist_mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What list_documents does on MyAIGist MCP

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

Why list_documents needs a policy

This tool merely enumerates documents in a local vector store. It has no side effects, does not modify data, and does not execute arbitrary code or trigger external operations. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an AI agent listing documents cannot cause data loss or unauthorized actions beyond information disclosure of what documents exist locally. Classified as Read with low severity.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_documents' and description 'List all documents in the knowledge base' indicate a query operation that retrieves metadata about existing documents without modification, deletion, or external execution.

Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets

Questions about list_documents

What does the list_documents tool do? +

List all documents in the knowledge base. It is categorised as a Read tool in the MyAIGist MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_documents? +

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

What risk level is list_documents? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_documents? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_documents 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_documents completely? +

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

list_documents is provided by the MyAIGist MCP server (schwim23/myaigist_mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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