retention_defaults_list

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

SERVERAppaloft SOURCE@appaloft/mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 40 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/appaloft-mcp/retention-defaults-list.md

WHAT IT DOES

What retention_defaults_list does on Appaloft

AI agents call retention_defaults_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
`scope`	string	—
`category`	string	—
`enabledOnly`	object	—
`organizationId`	string	—

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why retention_defaults_list is rated Low

This tool retrieves or queries retention default settings from the Appaloft application. The description and naming convention indicate a read-only operation that has no side effects—it only retrieves existing data about retention policy defaults. This aligns with the Read category (search, list, get, fetch).

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'list' and description explicitly states 'Read retention-defaults.list'. No modification, deletion, or execution is indicated.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs retention_defaults_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 retention_defaults_list, this is the rule to start with:

retention_defaults_list Allowed

retention_defaults_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": {
    "retention_defaults_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 retention_defaults_list call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about retention_defaults_list

What does the retention_defaults_list tool do? +

Read retention-defaults.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 retention_defaults_list accept? +

retention_defaults_list accepts 4 parameters: scope, category, enabledOnly, organizationId. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on retention_defaults_list? +

Register the Appaloft MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for retention_defaults_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 retention_defaults_list? +

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

Can I rate-limit retention_defaults_list? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the retention_defaults_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 retention_defaults_list completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for retention_defaults_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 retention_defaults_list? +

retention_defaults_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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