discord_list_channels

List channels in a guild (filterable by type).

SERVERDiscord MCP Server SOURCEbennettschwartz/discord-mcp

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/bennettschwartz-discord-mcp/discord-list-channels.md

WHAT IT DOES

What discord_list_channels does on Discord MCP Server

AI agents call discord_list_channels to retrieve information from Discord 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 discord_list_channels is rated Low

This tool performs a straightforward read operation—listing/querying existing data with optional filtering. It has no side effects, does not create, modify, or delete any data, and does not trigger external operations or financial transactions. The blast radius of misuse is minimal; an agent could only enumerate channels, which is low-risk.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'discord_list_channels' and description 'List channels in a guild (filterable by type)' indicate a query operation that retrieves and returns channel information without modification.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs discord_list_channels safely

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

discord_list_channels Allowed

discord_list_channels 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": {
    "discord_list_channels": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about discord_list_channels

What does the discord_list_channels tool do? +

List channels in a guild (filterable by type). It is categorised as a Read tool in the Discord MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on discord_list_channels? +

Register the Discord MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for discord_list_channels: 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 Discord MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is discord_list_channels? +

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

Can I rate-limit discord_list_channels? +

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

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

discord_list_channels is provided by the Discord MCP Server MCP server (bennettschwartz/discord-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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