moodle_list_resources

List all downloadable files and links in a course, grouped by the course

SERVERMoodle SOURCE1alexandrer/moodle-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What moodle_list_resources does on Moodle

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

RISK

Why moodle_list_resources is rated Low

This tool queries and retrieves a list of resources (files and links) from a Moodle course. It performs data retrieval only, with no side effects, modifications, deletions, or external operations. The action is read-only enumeration of existing course materials.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'List all downloadable files and links in a course' — a retrieval operation with no modification capability.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs moodle_list_resources safely

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

moodle_list_resources Allowed

moodle_list_resources is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "moodle_list_resources": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about moodle_list_resources

What does the moodle_list_resources tool do? +

List all downloadable files and links in a course, grouped by the course. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Moodle MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on moodle_list_resources? +

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

What risk level is moodle_list_resources? +

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

Can I rate-limit moodle_list_resources? +

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

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

moodle_list_resources is provided by the Moodle MCP server (1alexandrer/moodle-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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