gateway_list_connections

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why gateway_list_connections needs a policy

This tool queries and returns information about existing gateway connections and their configuration properties. It has no side effects and does not create, modify, delete, or execute operations.

From the tool's definition Tool name and description indicate it 'List all connections' — a retrieval operation returning connection metadata (connectivity type, gateway binding, privacy level) without modification.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access gateway_list_connections gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control gateway_list_connections

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Force Fabric MCP Server, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for gateway_list_connections:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "gateway_list_connections": {}
  }
}

gateway_list_connections is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

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FAQ

Questions about gateway_list_connections

What does the gateway_list_connections tool do? +

List all connections with their connectivity type, gateway binding, and privacy level. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Force Fabric MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on gateway_list_connections? +

Register the Force Fabric MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for gateway_list_connections: 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 Force Fabric MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is gateway_list_connections? +

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

Can I rate-limit gateway_list_connections? +

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

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

gateway_list_connections is provided by the Force Fabric MCP Server MCP server (tmdaidevs/force-fabric-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every Force Fabric MCP Server tool call.

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