list_users

List all Overlord users (requires admin role).

Server Overlord MCP Server skeeminator/overlord-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What list_users does on Overlord MCP Server

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

Why list_users needs a policy

This tool retrieves user information without modifying data, placing it in the Read category. Severity is medium rather than low because: (1) it exposes a list of all users in a C2 framework (command & control infrastructure), which is sensitive operational information; (2) an AI agent gaining this data could map organizational structure and user roles; (3) the admin-only restriction acknowledges the sensitivity.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_users' and description 'List all Overlord users' indicate a query/retrieval operation with no data modification. The requirement for admin role confirms it returns sensitive information.

Risk signalsAdmin/system-level operation

Questions about list_users

What does the list_users tool do? +

List all Overlord users (requires admin role). It is categorised as a Read tool in the Overlord MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_users? +

Register the Overlord MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_users: 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 Overlord MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is list_users? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_users? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_users 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_users completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for list_users. 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_users? +

list_users is provided by the Overlord MCP Server MCP server (skeeminator/overlord-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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