icloud-calendar_list_events

Returns a list of all iCloud calendar events within a specified time range.

Server Icloud thefredlab/icloud-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What icloud-calendar_list_events does on Icloud

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

Why icloud-calendar_list_events needs a policy

This tool purely retrieves and queries calendar data without side effects. It does not create, modify, delete, or execute any operations. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an agent could retrieve calendar information it shouldn't see, but cannot alter or destroy data. This is a standard Read operation.

From the tool's definition Tool returns a list of calendar events within a specified time range with no modification, creation, or deletion capability. Description states 'Returns a list' which is a retrieval operation.

Questions about icloud-calendar_list_events

What does the icloud-calendar_list_events tool do? +

Returns a list of all iCloud calendar events within a specified time range. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Icloud MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on icloud-calendar_list_events? +

Register the Icloud MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for icloud-calendar_list_events: 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 Icloud. Nothing to install.

What risk level is icloud-calendar_list_events? +

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

Can I rate-limit icloud-calendar_list_events? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the icloud-calendar_list_events 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 icloud-calendar_list_events completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for icloud-calendar_list_events. 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 icloud-calendar_list_events? +

icloud-calendar_list_events is provided by the Icloud MCP server (thefredlab/icloud-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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