List_Contracts

Get a list of all contracts for an agent.

Server SpaceTraders MCP Server thevalverde/spacetraders-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What List_Contracts does on SpaceTraders MCP Server

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

Why List_Contracts needs a policy

This tool retrieves contract data from the SpaceTraders API without modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. It is a simple query operation that returns existing information. The low severity reflects minimal risk—reading contract data does not enable destructive, financial, or other impactful actions by itself, though the information could inform downstream decisions via other tools.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'List_Contracts' and description states 'Get a list of all contracts for an agent.' The verb 'Get a list' indicates a read-only retrieval operation with no side effects.

Questions about List_Contracts

What does the List_Contracts tool do? +

Get a list of all contracts for an agent. It is categorised as a Read tool in the SpaceTraders MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on List_Contracts? +

Register the SpaceTraders MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for List_Contracts: 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 SpaceTraders MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is List_Contracts? +

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

Can I rate-limit List_Contracts? +

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

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

List_Contracts is provided by the SpaceTraders MCP Server MCP server (thevalverde/spacetraders-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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