list_instances

List configured Odoo instance names without credentials

Server Odoo MCP Server pypi:odoo-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What list_instances does on Odoo MCP Server

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

Why list_instances needs a policy

This tool purely retrieves and lists instance names, which is informational data with no capability to modify, delete, or execute operations. The explicit exclusion of credentials further confirms it is a safe read operation with minimal security risk.

From the tool's definition Tool description explicitly states it 'List configured Odoo instance names without credentials' — a retrieval operation that returns metadata only, with no side effects and no exposure of sensitive authentication data.

Questions about list_instances

What does the list_instances tool do? +

List configured Odoo instance names without credentials. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Odoo MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_instances? +

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

What risk level is list_instances? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_instances? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_instances 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_instances completely? +

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

list_instances is provided by the Odoo MCP Server MCP server (pypi:odoo-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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