list_conversations

List all conversation IDs currently stored in this MCP process memory. This tool takes no parameters and does not call the DeepSeek API. Useful for debugging conversation persistence behavior.

SERVERDeepSeek MCP Server SOURCEdeepseek-mcp-server

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

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WHAT IT DOES

What list_conversations does on DeepSeek MCP Server

AI agents call list_conversations to retrieve information from DeepSeek 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_conversations is rated Low

This tool retrieves and displays existing conversation IDs from local memory without modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. It has a minimal blast radius—an AI agent could at worst discover conversation IDs but cannot act upon them without other tools. The lack of parameters and API calls further confirms it is a read-only data retrieval function.

From the tool's definition Tool description states it 'List all conversation IDs currently stored in this MCP process memory' and 'does not call the DeepSeek API'. The verb 'list' combined with 'takes no parameters' indicates a simple retrieval operation with no side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs list_conversations safely

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

list_conversations Allowed

list_conversations 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_conversations": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about list_conversations

What does the list_conversations tool do? +

List all conversation IDs currently stored in this MCP process memory. This tool takes no parameters and does not call the DeepSeek API. Useful for debugging conversation persistence behavior. It is categorised as a Read tool in the DeepSeek MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_conversations? +

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

What risk level is list_conversations? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_conversations? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_conversations 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_conversations completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for list_conversations. 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_conversations? +

list_conversations is provided by the DeepSeek MCP Server MCP server (deepseek-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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