list_templates

List all available command templates that can be used with run_ssh_command.

SERVERSSH MCP Server SOURCEbhayanak/ssh-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/bhayanak-ssh-mcp-server/list-templates.md

WHAT IT DOES

What list_templates does on SSH MCP Server

AI agents call list_templates to retrieve information from SSH 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 list_templates is rated Low

This tool queries and returns a list of available templates without modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. It is purely informational and has no blast radius if misused by an AI agent, as it only exposes metadata about what templates exist.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'list_templates' and description states it 'List[s] all available command templates' — a retrieval operation with no side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs list_templates safely

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

list_templates Allowed

list_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_templates": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about list_templates

What does the list_templates tool do? +

List all available command templates that can be used with run_ssh_command. It is categorised as a Read tool in the SSH MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_templates? +

Register the SSH MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_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 SSH MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is list_templates? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_templates? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_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_templates completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for list_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_templates? +

list_templates is provided by the SSH MCP Server MCP server (bhayanak/ssh-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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