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What canvas_list_module_items does on Cowork Bench
AI agents call canvas_list_module_items to retrieve information from Cowork Bench without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
Why canvas_list_module_items is rated Low
The verb 'list' is a classic Read operation that retrieves information about module contents without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing anything. The description confirms this is a pure data retrieval with no side effects. Given the sibling tools are all Write-class document manipulation tools, this tool stands out as Read-only.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'canvas_list_module_items' with description 'List all items in a module' indicates a retrieval/query operation without modification or side effects.
Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
The rule that runs canvas_list_module_items safely
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Cowork Bench, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For canvas_list_module_items, this is the rule to start with:
canvas_list_module_items is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Cowork Bench, apply this rule, and every canvas_list_module_items call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about canvas_list_module_items
List all items in a module. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Cowork Bench MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Cowork Bench MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for canvas_list_module_items: 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 Cowork Bench. Nothing to install.
canvas_list_module_items is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the canvas_list_module_items 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for canvas_list_module_items. 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.
canvas_list_module_items is provided by the Cowork Bench MCP server (0717376/cowork_bench). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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