list_authz_policies

List CNAC authorization policies (bounded by default).

Server API-Central secure-ssid/centralmcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What list_authz_policies does on API-Central

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

Why list_authz_policies needs a policy

This tool retrieves and enumerates authorization policies without creating, modifying, or deleting them. It is a straightforward read operation on network configuration data. The bounded default behavior limits potential information exposure.

From the tool's definition List CNAC authorization policies (bounded by default) — the word 'list' indicates data retrieval with no modification or deletion. 'Bounded by default' further suggests read-only access with inherent safety constraints.

Questions about list_authz_policies

What does the list_authz_policies tool do? +

List CNAC authorization policies (bounded by default). 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_authz_policies? +

Register the API-Central MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_authz_policies: 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_authz_policies? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_authz_policies? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_authz_policies 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_authz_policies completely? +

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

list_authz_policies 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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