list_models

List available models with their current pricing. Optionally filter by provider.

Server Modelmeter https://modelmeter.xyz/mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 30 required

What list_models does on Modelmeter

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

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
limit integer Max rows to return. Default 200.
provider string Provider id, e.g. anthropic, openai, google, venice, openrouter.
include_unavailable boolean Include deprecated/restricted/unavailable models. Default false.

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

Why list_models needs a policy

The tool queries and retrieves a list of models and pricing information. It is a read-only operation with no side effects, making it a Read category tool. Severity is low because exposure of publicly available model pricing information poses minimal risk to the system or organization.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'list_models' and description states 'List available models with their current pricing. Optionally filter by provider.' This retrieves data without modifying, deleting, or executing operations.

Questions about list_models

What does the list_models tool do? +

List available models with their current pricing. Optionally filter by provider. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Modelmeter MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does list_models accept? +

list_models accepts 3 parameters: limit, provider, include_unavailable. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on list_models? +

Register the Modelmeter MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_models: 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 Modelmeter. Nothing to install.

What risk level is list_models? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_models? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_models 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_models completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for list_models. 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_models? +

list_models is provided by the Modelmeter MCP server (https://modelmeter.xyz/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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