list_assessments

A read tool on the ComplianceCow MCP server.

SERVERComplianceCow MCP Server SOURCEcompliancecow/cow-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/compliancecow-cow-mcp/list-assessments.md

What list_assessments does on ComplianceCow MCP Server

AI agents call list_assessments to retrieve information from ComplianceCow MCP Server without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why list_assessments is rated Low

'list_assessments' retrieves or queries assessment data from the ComplianceCow platform without side effects. It follows the Read category pattern (list, get, fetch). The empty description lowers confidence slightly, but the clear read-only semantics of 'list' and the context of a compliance dashboard platform support classification as a safe data retrieval tool with low severity blast radius.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_assessments' indicates a retrieval operation. The empty description prevents full certainty, but the verb 'list' is a canonical Read operation (query/fetch pattern) with no modification or execution capabilities based on naming convention.

Questions about list_assessments

What does the list_assessments tool do? +

list_assessments is a read tool on the ComplianceCow MCP Server MCP server. It is categorised as a Read tool in the ComplianceCow MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_assessments? +

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

What risk level is list_assessments? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_assessments? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_assessments 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_assessments completely? +

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

list_assessments is provided by the ComplianceCow MCP Server MCP server (compliancecow/cow-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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