list_automation_templates

SERVERBusinys SOURCE@businys/mcp-server

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/app-businys-mcp-server/list-automation-templates.md

WHAT IT DOES

What list_automation_templates does on Businys

AI agents call list_automation_templates to retrieve information from Businys 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_automation_templates is rated Low

This tool retrieves and displays available automation templates to the user. It performs a read-only query operation with no side effects on data. While templates can subsequently be activated, that activation is a separate tool action (see 'activate_template' among sibling tools).

From the tool's definition Tool name includes 'list_' prefix and description states it shows 'Pre-built automation templates you can activate' — the primary function is retrieval/enumeration of templates without modification.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs list_automation_templates safely

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

list_automation_templates Allowed

list_automation_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_automation_templates": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about list_automation_templates

What does the list_automation_templates tool do? +

Pre-built automation templates you can activate with one click. Includes: auto-convert quotes to projects, welcome emails, aftercare sequences, cancellation policies, course enrollment, credit deduction. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Businys MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_automation_templates? +

Register the Businys MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_automation_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 Businys. Nothing to install.

What risk level is list_automation_templates? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_automation_templates? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_automation_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_automation_templates completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for list_automation_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_automation_templates? +

list_automation_templates is provided by the Businys MCP server (@businys/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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