connections_catalog_list

Read connections.catalog.list through the Appaloft application operation catalog. Shared with CLI and HTTP/API.

SERVERAppaloft SOURCE@appaloft/mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 20 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/appaloft-mcp/connections-catalog-list.md

WHAT IT DOES

What connections_catalog_list does on Appaloft

AI agents call connections_catalog_list to retrieve information from Appaloft 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
`category`	string	—
`includeUnavailable`	boolean	—

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why connections_catalog_list is rated Low

The tool retrieves or queries connection catalog data. The word 'Read' in the description and 'list' operation (which retrieves data without modification) clearly indicate this is a data retrieval operation with no destructive, write, or financial impact.

From the tool's definition Tool description explicitly states "Read connections.catalog.list" and lists it as a read operation through an application catalog without side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs connections_catalog_list safely

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

connections_catalog_list Allowed

connections_catalog_list 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": {
    "connections_catalog_list": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about connections_catalog_list

What does the connections_catalog_list tool do? +

Read connections.catalog.list through the Appaloft application operation catalog. Shared with CLI and HTTP/API. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Appaloft MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does connections_catalog_list accept? +

connections_catalog_list accepts 2 parameters: category, includeUnavailable. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on connections_catalog_list? +

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

What risk level is connections_catalog_list? +

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

Can I rate-limit connections_catalog_list? +

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

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

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

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