list_services

list_services

Server Aiven MCP Server zateslofl/mcp-aiven
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What list_services does on Aiven MCP Server

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

Why list_services needs a policy

This tool retrieves and enumerates services within Aiven cloud infrastructure without modifying, executing, or deleting anything. The empty description is mitigated by context from the server purpose and sibling tools, all of which are standard read operations. Even if an agent misuses it (e.g., to probe service inventory), the blast radius is information disclosure only, justifying low severity.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_services' indicates retrieval of service inventory. Sibling tools include 'get_service_details' and 'list_projects', which are clearly read operations.

Questions about list_services

What does the list_services tool do? +

list_services. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Aiven MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_services? +

Register the Aiven MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_services: 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 Aiven MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is list_services? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_services? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_services 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_services completely? +

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

list_services is provided by the Aiven MCP Server MCP server (zateslofl/mcp-aiven). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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