list_channel_messages

List messages in a Huly channel. Returns messages sorted by date (newest first).

SERVERHuly SOURCEdugynoo/huly-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/dugynoo-huly-mcp/list-channel-messages.md

WHAT IT DOES

What list_channel_messages does on Huly

AI agents call list_channel_messages to retrieve information from Huly 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_channel_messages is rated Low

This tool queries and retrieves existing messages from a channel without creating, modifying, or deleting data. It is a read-only operation with minimal security risk. The 'list' verb and return-only semantics confirm the Read category.

From the tool's definition list_channel_messages — returns messages sorted by date, retrieves data with no side effects. Similar to list/fetch operations.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs list_channel_messages safely

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

list_channel_messages Allowed

list_channel_messages 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_channel_messages": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about list_channel_messages

What does the list_channel_messages tool do? +

List messages in a Huly channel. Returns messages sorted by date (newest first). It is categorised as a Read tool in the Huly MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_channel_messages? +

Register the Huly MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_channel_messages: 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 Huly. Nothing to install.

What risk level is list_channel_messages? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_channel_messages? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_channel_messages 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_channel_messages completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for list_channel_messages. 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_channel_messages? +

list_channel_messages is provided by the Huly MCP server (dugynoo/huly-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

KEEP EXPLORING

More on Huly, and thousands of servers like it.

This server

All 218 Huly tools →

Across the catalogue

aiva_list_affiliates on AIVA MCP Server →search_channel on YouTube MCP Server →list_agents on 0rca Dojo MCP Server → The MCP Attack Database →

Guides

Roll out MCP under one policy →Data exfiltration →MCP token cost →