yapi_interface_list · YAPI MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What yapi_interface_list does on YAPI MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why yapi_interface_list needs a policy

This tool retrieves or queries a list of interfaces from the YAPI API documentation system. It performs read-only operations on existing data without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. The naming pattern aligns with standard list/get operations that are inherently non-destructive and informational in nature.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'yapi_interface_list' and description '获取接口列表' (which translates to 'get interface list') indicate a data retrieval operation with no side effects.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Questions about yapi_interface_list

What does the yapi_interface_list tool do? +

获取接口列表. It is categorised as a Read tool in the YAPI MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on yapi_interface_list? +

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

What risk level is yapi_interface_list? +

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

Can I rate-limit yapi_interface_list? +

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

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

yapi_interface_list is provided by the YAPI MCP Server MCP server (zhhbinn/yapi-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.