list_datasets

List all datasets

Server Rockfish MCP Server wolfdancer/rockfish-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What list_datasets does on Rockfish MCP Server

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

Why list_datasets needs a policy

This tool retrieves and displays existing datasets without creating, modifying, or deleting any data. It is a straightforward read operation with minimal risk if misused by an AI agent.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_datasets' with description 'List all datasets' — a pure listing/query operation with no side effects.

Questions about list_datasets

What does the list_datasets tool do? +

List all datasets. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Rockfish MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_datasets? +

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

What risk level is list_datasets? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_datasets? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_datasets 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_datasets completely? +

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

list_datasets is provided by the Rockfish MCP Server MCP server (wolfdancer/rockfish-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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