list_log_sources

List all registered log sources.

Server MCP Log Analyzer sedwardstx/demomcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What list_log_sources does on MCP Log Analyzer

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

Why list_log_sources needs a policy

This tool performs a read-only query operation that enumerates log sources without side effects. It neither modifies, executes, deletes, nor moves resources. The blast radius if misused is minimal—an agent could discover what log sources exist, but cannot alter or access their contents through this tool alone. This is a classic Read category tool.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_log_sources' and description 'List all registered log sources' indicate a retrieval operation with no modification or deletion of data.

Questions about list_log_sources

What does the list_log_sources tool do? +

List all registered log sources. It is categorised as a Read tool in the MCP Log Analyzer MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_log_sources? +

Register the MCP Log Analyzer MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_log_sources: 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 MCP Log Analyzer. Nothing to install.

What risk level is list_log_sources? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_log_sources? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_log_sources 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_log_sources completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for list_log_sources. 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_log_sources? +

list_log_sources is provided by the MCP Log Analyzer MCP server (sedwardstx/demomcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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