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What stateset_list_shipments does on Stateset
AI agents call stateset_list_shipments to retrieve information from Stateset without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
Why stateset_list_shipments is rated Low
This tool retrieves and returns shipment records for viewing/querying purposes. It has no capability to modify, delete, or execute operations. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an attacker can only enumerate or view existing shipment data, which is a standard Read-category information disclosure risk.
From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'list' and description states 'Lists shipment records' — a query operation that retrieves data without modification or side effects.
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
The rule that runs stateset_list_shipments safely
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Stateset, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For stateset_list_shipments, this is the rule to start with:
stateset_list_shipments is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Stateset, apply this rule, and every stateset_list_shipments call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about stateset_list_shipments
Lists shipment records. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Stateset MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Stateset MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for stateset_list_shipments: 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 Stateset. Nothing to install.
stateset_list_shipments 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 stateset_list_shipments 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 stateset_list_shipments. 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.
stateset_list_shipments is provided by the Stateset MCP server (stateset/stateset-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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