mongodb_list_collections

Получает список коллекций в указанной базе данных

Server MCP Mac Apps Server trueoleg/mcp-expirements
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What mongodb_list_collections does on MCP Mac Apps Server

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

Why mongodb_list_collections needs a policy

The tool retrieves metadata about collections within a MongoDB database. It performs a read-only operation that lists existing collections without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any code. No side effects occur from invoking this tool. The severity is low because listing collections poses minimal security risk—it reveals structure but not data, and causes no system changes.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'mongodb_list_collections' and description translates to 'Gets a list of collections in the specified database'. This is a query/retrieval operation with no data modification.

Questions about mongodb_list_collections

What does the mongodb_list_collections tool do? +

Получает список коллекций в указанной базе данных. It is categorised as a Read tool in the MCP Mac Apps Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on mongodb_list_collections? +

Register the MCP Mac Apps Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for mongodb_list_collections: 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 MCP Mac Apps Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is mongodb_list_collections? +

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

Can I rate-limit mongodb_list_collections? +

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

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

mongodb_list_collections is provided by the MCP Mac Apps Server MCP server (trueoleg/mcp-expirements). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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