AI agents call list_stores to retrieve information from Ikea without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
This tool queries and returns static store information without modifying, executing external operations, or causing destructive effects. It is a straightforward data retrieval operation fitting the Read category.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_stores' and description 'List known IKEA store IDs and display names' indicate a retrieval operation with no side effects. The server is explicitly described as 'Read-only MCP server'.
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List known IKEA store IDs and display names. Use countryCode (. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Ikea MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Ikea MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_stores: 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 Ikea. Nothing to install.
list_stores 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 list_stores 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 list_stores. 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.
list_stores is provided by the Ikea MCP server (taejin5314/ikea-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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