list_resource_instances

List AppStack resource instances in a resource pool. Pool names are typically found in application environment resource configurations.

Server Yunxiao @futuretea/yunxiao-mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 81 required

What list_resource_instances does on Yunxiao

AI agents call list_resource_instances 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
page number Page number for pagination. Starts at 1.
sort string Sort direction. Valid values: asc, desc.
orderBy string Sort field. Valid values: id, gmtCreate.
perPage number Page size for pagination. Supports 1-100. Defaults to 100 when omitted.
poolName string Yes Resource pool name. Typically found in application environment resource configurations.
nextToken string Keyset pagination token from the previous response.
pagination string Pagination mode. Valid value: keyset.
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_resource_instances needs a policy

This tool performs a read-only listing operation to query resource instances from a resource pool. It retrieves information without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. The action is informational and non-destructive, fitting squarely within the Read category with low severity due to minimal blast radius from misuse.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_resource_instances' and description 'List AppStack resource instances in a resource pool' indicate a retrieval/query operation with no modification or side effects.

Questions about list_resource_instances

What does the list_resource_instances tool do? +

List AppStack resource instances in a resource pool. Pool names are typically found in application environment resource configurations. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Yunxiao MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does list_resource_instances accept? +

list_resource_instances accepts 8 parameters: page, sort, orderBy, perPage, poolName, nextToken, pagination, organizationId. Required: poolName. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on list_resource_instances? +

Register the Yunxiao MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_resource_instances: 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_resource_instances? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_resource_instances? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_resource_instances 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_resource_instances completely? +

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

list_resource_instances 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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