cbs_list_datasets
AI agents call cbs_list_datasets to retrieve information from Nl Opendata without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
This tool retrieves or enumerates available datasets without modifying them. No side effects are implied by the name or the server's stated purpose (accessing and querying Dutch government open datasets). While the description is empty, the name is sufficiently clear and the sibling tools confirm this is part of a data-query/discovery workflow. Classification as Read is appropriate with high confidence.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'cbs_list_datasets' indicates a listing/enumeration function. Sibling tools context shows this server provides data access capabilities including 'cbs_search_datasets', 'cbs_list_local_datasets', and other query tools that are clearly read-only.
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
cbs_list_datasets. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Nl Opendata MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Nl Opendata MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for cbs_list_datasets: 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 Nl Opendata. Nothing to install.
cbs_list_datasets is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the cbs_list_datasets 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for cbs_list_datasets. 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.
cbs_list_datasets is provided by the Nl Opendata MCP server (soulnai/nl-opendata-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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