enable_ebay_tools

Load specific eBay tools into context so they can be called. Pass the exact tool names from list_ebay_tools. Returns the names enabled, any unknown names, and the active tool count.

SERVEREbay SOURCEyosefhayim/ebay-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What enable_ebay_tools does on Ebay

AI agents use enable_ebay_tools to create or update resources in Ebay, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Ebay environment.

RISK

Why enable_ebay_tools is rated Medium

This tool modifies the active tool configuration by enabling specific eBay tools, making them callable. It creates/modifies a state (which tools are active) in a reversible way (tools can be disabled again via disable_ebay_tools). It does not read data, execute external operations, delete data, or move money, so Write is the most appropriate category.

From the tool's definition 'Load specific eBay tools into context so they can be called' and 'Returns the names enabled... and the active tool count'

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs enable_ebay_tools safely

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

enable_ebay_tools Rate-limited

enable_ebay_tools stays usable, but capped: an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "enable_ebay_tools": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "enable_ebay_tools_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about enable_ebay_tools

What does the enable_ebay_tools tool do? +

Load specific eBay tools into context so they can be called. Pass the exact tool names from list_ebay_tools. Returns the names enabled, any unknown names, and the active tool count. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Ebay MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on enable_ebay_tools? +

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

What risk level is enable_ebay_tools? +

enable_ebay_tools is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit enable_ebay_tools? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the enable_ebay_tools 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 enable_ebay_tools completely? +

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

enable_ebay_tools is provided by the Ebay MCP server (yosefhayim/ebay-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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