list_node_templates

List workflow templates that use specific node type(s). Returns ready-to-use workflows from n8n.io community. Templates are from the last year (399 total). Use FULL node types like

SERVERObsidian Elite RAG MCP Server SOURCEaegntic/aegntic-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/aegntic-aegntic-mcp/list-node-templates.md

WHAT IT DOES

What list_node_templates does on Obsidian Elite RAG MCP Server

AI agents call list_node_templates to retrieve information from Obsidian Elite RAG MCP Server 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_node_templates is rated Low

This tool retrieves and lists existing workflow templates from n8n.io community without any side effects. It performs a read-only query operation that returns data for display or reference purposes only. No data is modified, deleted, created, or executed as a result of calling this tool.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'list_node_templates' and description states it 'List workflow templates' and 'Returns ready-to-use workflows'. The action is purely informational retrieval with no modification, creation, deletion, or execution of code/workflows.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs list_node_templates safely

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

list_node_templates Allowed

list_node_templates 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_node_templates": {}
  }
}

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

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Obsidian Elite RAG MCP Server, apply this rule, and every list_node_templates call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about list_node_templates

What does the list_node_templates tool do? +

List workflow templates that use specific node type(s). Returns ready-to-use workflows from n8n.io community. Templates are from the last year (399 total). Use FULL node types like. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Obsidian Elite RAG MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_node_templates? +

Register the Obsidian Elite RAG MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_node_templates: 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 Obsidian Elite RAG MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is list_node_templates? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_node_templates? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_node_templates 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_node_templates completely? +

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

list_node_templates is provided by the Obsidian Elite RAG MCP Server MCP server (aegntic/aegntic-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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