list_vendors_categories

Retrieves a list of vendor categories.\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4>Required permission(s):</h4><span class=

SERVERWpm Mcp Server SOURCEwpm-mcp-server-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What list_vendors_categories does on Wpm Mcp Server

AI agents call list_vendors_categories to retrieve information from Wpm Mcp Server without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why list_vendors_categories is rated Low

This tool retrieves vendor category data without modifying, executing external operations, or committing financial obligations. The 'list' operation is a standard non-destructive data retrieval. While the broader server includes Financial and Destructive tools (payments, refunds, clear transactions), this specific tool is purely informational.

From the tool's definition Tool name uses 'list_' prefix and description states 'Retrieves a list of vendor categories', indicating a read-only query operation with no side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs list_vendors_categories safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Wpm Mcp Server, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For list_vendors_categories, this is the rule to start with:

list_vendors_categories Allowed

list_vendors_categories is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "list_vendors_categories": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Wpm Mcp Server, apply this rule, and every list_vendors_categories call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about list_vendors_categories

What does the list_vendors_categories tool do? +

Retrieves a list of vendor categories.\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4>Required permission(s):</h4><span class=. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Wpm Mcp Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_vendors_categories? +

Register the Wpm Mcp Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_vendors_categories: 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 Wpm Mcp Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is list_vendors_categories? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_vendors_categories? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_vendors_categories 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_vendors_categories completely? +

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

list_vendors_categories is provided by the Wpm Mcp Server MCP server (wpm-mcp-server-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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