list_global_vars

Search AppStack global variable groups. Use this to discover variable group IDs before reading or updating specific groups.

Server Yunxiao @futuretea/yunxiao-mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 40 required

What list_global_vars does on Yunxiao

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

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
search string Optional search keyword for filtering variable groups by name.
current number Page number for pagination. Starts at 1.
pageSize number Page size for pagination. Supports 1-100. Defaults to 100 when omitted.
organizationId string Yunxiao organization ID. When omitted, the server uses the user's default organization.

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

Why list_global_vars needs a policy

This tool queries and lists configuration data (global variable groups) without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. It serves as a lookup function to help users identify resources before taking further action. The blast radius is minimal—an AI agent misusing this would at most discover information it shouldn't access, not alter or execute anything. Classified as Read with low severity.

From the tool's definition Tool description explicitly states 'Search AppStack global variable groups' and 'discover variable group IDs' — core read operations with no modification or execution.

Questions about list_global_vars

What does the list_global_vars tool do? +

Search AppStack global variable groups. Use this to discover variable group IDs before reading or updating specific groups. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Yunxiao MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does list_global_vars accept? +

list_global_vars accepts 4 parameters: search, current, pageSize, organizationId. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on list_global_vars? +

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

What risk level is list_global_vars? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_global_vars? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_global_vars 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_global_vars completely? +

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

list_global_vars is provided by the Yunxiao MCP server (@futuretea/yunxiao-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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