list_automation_traces

List trace summaries (recent runs) for an automation. Accepts bare id or 'automation.<id>'.

SERVERHa Nexus Agent SOURCEfistacho/ha-nexus-agent

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/fistacho-ha-nexus-agent/list-automation-traces.md

WHAT IT DOES

What list_automation_traces does on Ha Nexus Agent

AI agents call list_automation_traces to retrieve information from Ha Nexus Agent 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_automation_traces is rated Low

This tool retrieves historical execution data about automations without altering state, triggering actions, or affecting system behavior. It is purely informational, making it a Read-category tool with low severity since exposure poses minimal risk — an agent could only view automation traces, not modify or execute automations themselves.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'List trace summaries (recent runs)' — a retrieval operation with no modification or side effects. The verb 'list' and the passive nature of reading automation execution history confirm this is a query-only function.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs list_automation_traces safely

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

list_automation_traces Allowed

list_automation_traces 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_automation_traces": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about list_automation_traces

What does the list_automation_traces tool do? +

List trace summaries (recent runs) for an automation. Accepts bare id or 'automation.<id>'. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Ha Nexus Agent MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_automation_traces? +

Register the Ha Nexus Agent MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_automation_traces: 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 Ha Nexus Agent. Nothing to install.

What risk level is list_automation_traces? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_automation_traces? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_automation_traces 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_automation_traces completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for list_automation_traces. 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_automation_traces? +

list_automation_traces is provided by the Ha Nexus Agent MCP server (fistacho/ha-nexus-agent). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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