yapi-get-interfaces-by-category · YAPI MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What yapi-get-interfaces-by-category does on YAPI MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why yapi-get-interfaces-by-category needs a policy

This tool retrieves and lists API interfaces within a category. It performs a read-only query operation with no side effects, no data modification, and no destructive actions. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an attacker could enumerate interfaces to gather reconnaissance information, but cannot modify, delete, or execute arbitrary actions. Classification as Read is appropriate.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'yapi-get-interfaces-by-category' and description '获取指定分类下的接口列表' (get interface list under specified category) indicate a retrieval operation with no modification or deletion of data.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Questions about yapi-get-interfaces-by-category

What does the yapi-get-interfaces-by-category tool do? +

获取指定分类下的接口列表. It is categorised as a Read tool in the YAPI MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on yapi-get-interfaces-by-category? +

Register the YAPI MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for yapi-get-interfaces-by-category: 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 YAPI MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is yapi-get-interfaces-by-category? +

yapi-get-interfaces-by-category is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit yapi-get-interfaces-by-category? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the yapi-get-interfaces-by-category 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 yapi-get-interfaces-by-category completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for yapi-get-interfaces-by-category. 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 yapi-get-interfaces-by-category? +

yapi-get-interfaces-by-category is provided by the YAPI MCP Server MCP server (w-abel-jia/yapi-interface-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.