dataset_list

List all datasets, optionally filtered by pool name

SERVERTruenas SOURCEspranab/truenas-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/spranab-truenas-mcp/dataset-list.md

WHAT IT DOES

What dataset_list does on Truenas

AI agents call dataset_list to retrieve information from Truenas without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why dataset_list is rated Low

This tool retrieves and displays information about datasets without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. It has minimal blast radius as it only exposes existing data that is already accessible to authorized users on the TrueNAS system.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'dataset_list' and description 'List all datasets, optionally filtered by pool name' indicate a read-only query operation with no modification or deletion capability.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs dataset_list safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Truenas, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For dataset_list, this is the rule to start with:

dataset_list Allowed

dataset_list is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "dataset_list": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Truenas, apply this rule, and every dataset_list call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about dataset_list

What does the dataset_list tool do? +

List all datasets, optionally filtered by pool name. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Truenas MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on dataset_list? +

Register the Truenas MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for dataset_list: 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 Truenas. Nothing to install.

What risk level is dataset_list? +

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

Can I rate-limit dataset_list? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the dataset_list 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 dataset_list completely? +

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

dataset_list is provided by the Truenas MCP server (spranab/truenas-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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