aap_list_users · AAP MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What aap_list_users does on AAP MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why aap_list_users needs a policy

Listing users is a non-destructive query operation that retrieves existing data without modification, deletion, or execution of commands. Even in an enterprise automation context, enumerating users has minimal blast radius—it gathers information but does not change system state or trigger actions.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'aap_list_users' indicates a listing operation that retrieves user data. The 'list' prefix is a standard query verb. No description provided, but naming convention strongly suggests read-only data retrieval.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Questions about aap_list_users

What does the aap_list_users tool do? +

aap_list_users. It is categorised as a Read tool in the AAP MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on aap_list_users? +

Register the AAP MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for aap_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 AAP MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is aap_list_users? +

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

Can I rate-limit aap_list_users? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the aap_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 aap_list_users completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for aap_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 aap_list_users? +

aap_list_users is provided by the AAP MCP Server MCP server (srinivassrinu842/aap-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.