list_dataverse_tables

Retrieves a list of tables in the Dataverse environment with filtering options. Use this to discover available tables, find custom tables, or get an overview of the data model. Supports filtering by custom/system tables and managed/unmanaged status.

Server Dataverse MCP Server wizspdemo/dataverse-mcp3
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What list_dataverse_tables does on Dataverse MCP Server

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

Why list_dataverse_tables needs a policy

This is a pure query/retrieval operation that discovers and lists existing table metadata with optional filters. It produces no side effects, does not modify data, and poses minimal security risk since it only exposes schema information that would typically be discoverable through other means in Dataverse.

From the tool's definition Tool name includes 'list' and description states it 'Retrieves a list of tables' with 'filtering options' to 'discover available tables' and 'get an overview of the data model'. No modification, deletion, or execution capability mentioned.

Questions about list_dataverse_tables

What does the list_dataverse_tables tool do? +

Retrieves a list of tables in the Dataverse environment with filtering options. Use this to discover available tables, find custom tables, or get an overview of the data model. Supports filtering by custom/system tables and managed/unmanaged status. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Dataverse MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_dataverse_tables? +

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

What risk level is list_dataverse_tables? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_dataverse_tables? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_dataverse_tables 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_dataverse_tables completely? +

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

list_dataverse_tables is provided by the Dataverse MCP Server MCP server (wizspdemo/dataverse-mcp3). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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