list_sheets

List all sheet tab names available from the loaded file.

Server ERP-File MCP Server sharpjsdev/mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What list_sheets does on ERP-File MCP Server

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

Why list_sheets needs a policy

This tool only enumerates metadata (sheet names) from an already-loaded file. It retrieves information without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. The action is read-only and has negligible blast radius—knowing sheet names poses minimal security risk unless the sheet names themselves contain sensitive business logic or are confidential.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_sheets' and description 'List all sheet tab names available from the loaded file' indicate a query/retrieval operation with no modifications.

Questions about list_sheets

What does the list_sheets tool do? +

List all sheet tab names available from the loaded file. It is categorised as a Read tool in the ERP-File MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_sheets? +

Register the ERP-File MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_sheets: 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 ERP-File MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is list_sheets? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_sheets? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_sheets 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_sheets completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for list_sheets. 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_sheets? +

list_sheets is provided by the ERP-File MCP Server MCP server (sharpjsdev/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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