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What list_archived_channels does on AdButler
AI agents call list_archived_channels to retrieve information from AdButler without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
limit | number | — | Max results to return (default 100, max 100) |
offset | number | — | Pagination offset |
Parameters from the server's own tool schema.
Why list_archived_channels is rated Low
This tool queries and returns a list of archived channels without modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. It is a straightforward read operation with minimal risk—viewing archived data cannot harm active systems or cause unintended consequences.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_archived_channels' and description 'List all archived channels' indicate a retrieval operation with no side effects.
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The rule that runs list_archived_channels safely
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and AdButler, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For list_archived_channels, this is the rule to start with:
list_archived_channels is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect AdButler, apply this rule, and every list_archived_channels call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about list_archived_channels
List all archived channels. It is categorised as a Read tool in the AdButler MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
list_archived_channels accepts 2 parameters: limit, offset. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.
Register the AdButler MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_archived_channels: 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 AdButler. Nothing to install.
list_archived_channels is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_archived_channels 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for list_archived_channels. 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.
list_archived_channels is provided by the AdButler MCP server (adbutler/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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