list_events

Lists events within a specified time range

SERVERCowork Bench SOURCE0717376/cowork_bench

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/cowork-bench/list-events.md

WHAT IT DOES

What list_events does on Cowork Bench

AI agents call list_events 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.

RISK

Why list_events is rated Low

This tool retrieves or queries event data based on temporal parameters. It has no side effects, does not modify data, execute code, delete information, or involve financial transactions. It clearly falls under the Read category for data retrieval operations.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_events' with description 'Lists events within a specified time range' indicates data retrieval without modification. The verb 'Lists' explicitly describes a read-only query operation.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs list_events 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 list_events, this is the rule to start with:

list_events Allowed

list_events 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_events": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about list_events

What does the list_events tool do? +

Lists events within a specified time range. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Cowork Bench MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_events? +

Register the Cowork Bench MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_events: 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.

What risk level is list_events? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_events? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_events 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_events completely? +

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

list_events 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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