terminal_sessions_list

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

SERVERAppaloft SOURCE@appaloft/mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 50 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/appaloft-mcp/terminal-sessions-list.md

WHAT IT DOES

What terminal_sessions_list does on Appaloft

AI agents call terminal_sessions_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
`limit`	object	—
`scope`	string	—
`serverId`	string	—
`resourceId`	string	—
`deploymentId`	string	—

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why terminal_sessions_list is rated Low

This tool retrieves and displays a list of terminal sessions. The description explicitly uses the word 'Read' and the operation is non-destructive data retrieval with no side effects. It queries existing session data rather than creating, modifying, executing commands, or deleting data.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'list' and description explicitly states 'Read terminal-sessions.list' indicating it retrieves/queries terminal session data without modification.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs terminal_sessions_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 terminal_sessions_list, this is the rule to start with:

terminal_sessions_list Allowed

terminal_sessions_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": {
    "terminal_sessions_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 terminal_sessions_list call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about terminal_sessions_list

What does the terminal_sessions_list tool do? +

Read terminal-sessions.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 terminal_sessions_list accept? +

terminal_sessions_list accepts 5 parameters: limit, scope, serverId, resourceId, deploymentId. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on terminal_sessions_list? +

Register the Appaloft MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for terminal_sessions_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 terminal_sessions_list? +

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

Can I rate-limit terminal_sessions_list? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the terminal_sessions_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 terminal_sessions_list completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for terminal_sessions_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 terminal_sessions_list? +

terminal_sessions_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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