list_external_pipelines

List Adrata Channels: refreshable external/internal pipelines such as YC, a16z Speedrun, Techstars, CSV imports, LinkedIn searches, sequences, and other source adapters.

SERVERAdrata SOURCE@adrata/adrata-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What list_external_pipelines does on Adrata

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

RISK

Why list_external_pipelines is rated Low

Even though list_external_pipelines only reads data, uncontrolled read access leaks sensitive information and racks up API costs: an agent caught in a retry loop can make thousands of calls a minute without anyone noticing.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs list_external_pipelines safely

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

list_external_pipelines Allowed

list_external_pipelines 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": {
    "list_external_pipelines": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about list_external_pipelines

What does the list_external_pipelines tool do? +

List Adrata Channels: refreshable external/internal pipelines such as YC, a16z Speedrun, Techstars, CSV imports, LinkedIn searches, sequences, and other source adapters. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Adrata MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_external_pipelines? +

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

What risk level is list_external_pipelines? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_external_pipelines? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_external_pipelines 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_external_pipelines completely? +

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

list_external_pipelines is provided by the Adrata MCP server (@adrata/adrata-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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