Reference Lists \u00b7 query referenceLists. Variables: after, filter, first, order. Example variables: {\
AI agents call reference_lists to retrieve information from ReliaQuest GreyMatter MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
This is a data retrieval operation that queries reference lists with standard query parameters. It exhibits no side effects—no creation, modification, deletion, or code execution. The parameters (after, filter, first, order) are consistent with read-only list pagination. Blast radius is minimal as misuse would only retrieve existing data, not alter or destroy anything.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'reference_lists' and description indicate 'query referenceLists' with pagination/filtering parameters (after, filter, first, order). No mutation keywords (create, update, delete, execute) present.
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
Reference Lists \u00b7 query referenceLists. Variables: after, filter, first, order. Example variables: {\. It is categorised as a Read tool in the ReliaQuest GreyMatter MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the ReliaQuest GreyMatter MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for reference_lists: 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 ReliaQuest GreyMatter MCP Server. Nothing to install.
reference_lists 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 reference_lists 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 reference_lists. 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.
reference_lists is provided by the ReliaQuest GreyMatter MCP Server MCP server (space-c0wboy/reliaquest-greymatter-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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