list_alert_configs

List alert configuration definitions for a Central scope.

SERVERAPI-Central SOURCEsecure-ssid/centralmcp

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/secure-ssid-centralmcp/list-alert-configs.md

WHAT IT DOES

What list_alert_configs does on API-Central

AI agents call list_alert_configs to retrieve information from API-Central 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_alert_configs is rated Low

This tool queries and returns existing alert configuration data without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. It has minimal blast radius as it only exposes configuration metadata that should already be accessible to authorized users. The confidence is high because the description is explicit and unambiguous.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_alert_configs' and description 'List alert configuration definitions for a Central scope' indicate a retrieval operation with no mutation or side effects. The verb 'list' is a classic Read operation.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs list_alert_configs safely

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

list_alert_configs Allowed

list_alert_configs 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_alert_configs": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about list_alert_configs

What does the list_alert_configs tool do? +

List alert configuration definitions for a Central scope. It is categorised as a Read tool in the API-Central MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_alert_configs? +

Register the API-Central MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_alert_configs: 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 API-Central. Nothing to install.

What risk level is list_alert_configs? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_alert_configs? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_alert_configs 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_alert_configs completely? +

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

list_alert_configs is provided by the API-Central MCP server (secure-ssid/centralmcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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