List_Group

List Groups

SERVERFiles Com SOURCEfiles-com-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/com-files-python-mcp/list-group.md

WHAT IT DOES

What List_Group does on Files Com

AI agents call List_Group to retrieve information from Files Com 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_Group is rated Low

This tool queries or enumerates groups within the Files.com environment without creating, modifying, or deleting any data. It is a straightforward read operation with minimal blast radius if misused—an AI agent could at most enumerate existing groups, which does not compromise system integrity or user data.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'List_Group' and description states 'List Groups'. The verb 'List' indicates data retrieval with no modification or side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs List_Group safely

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

List_Group Allowed

List_Group 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_Group": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about List_Group

What does the List_Group tool do? +

List Groups. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Files Com MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on List_Group? +

Register the Files Com MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for List_Group: 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 Files Com. Nothing to install.

What risk level is List_Group? +

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

Can I rate-limit List_Group? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the List_Group 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_Group completely? +

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

List_Group is provided by the Files Com MCP server (files-com-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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