list_collections

List available model collections

SERVERReplicate MCP Server SOURCEdeepfates/mcp-replicate

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/deepfates-mcp-replicate/list-collections.md

WHAT IT DOES

What list_collections does on Replicate MCP Server

AI agents call list_collections to retrieve information from Replicate 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_collections is rated Low

This tool queries and returns a list of available collections without modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. It is a straightforward data retrieval function with no capacity to cause harm or change system state. Severity is low because listing collections poses minimal risk even if misused by an AI agent.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_collections' and description 'List available model collections' indicate a retrieval operation with no side effects. The verb 'list' is a standard read operation.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs list_collections safely

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

list_collections Allowed

list_collections 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_collections": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about list_collections

What does the list_collections tool do? +

List available model collections. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Replicate MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_collections? +

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

What risk level is list_collections? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_collections? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_collections 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_collections completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for list_collections. 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_collections? +

list_collections is provided by the Replicate MCP Server MCP server (deepfates/mcp-replicate). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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