list_subsites

List subsites of a SharePoint site. Use this to discover nested sites within a site collection.

SERVERFreshdesk SOURCE@mindstone-engineering/mcp-server-freshdesk

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/freshdesk/list-subsites.md

WHAT IT DOES

What list_subsites does on Freshdesk

AI agents call list_subsites to retrieve information from Freshdesk 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_subsites is rated Low

This tool performs a query/discovery operation to enumerate SharePoint subsites. It retrieves existing structural information without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing operations. The action is passive data retrieval with no side effects, placing it firmly in the Read category.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_subsites' and description 'List subsites of a SharePoint site. Use this to discover nested sites within a site collection.' indicate a read-only query operation that retrieves information about site hierarchy without modifying data.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs list_subsites safely

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

list_subsites Allowed

list_subsites 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_subsites": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about list_subsites

What does the list_subsites tool do? +

List subsites of a SharePoint site. Use this to discover nested sites within a site collection. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Freshdesk MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_subsites? +

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

What risk level is list_subsites? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_subsites? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_subsites 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_subsites completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for list_subsites. 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_subsites? +

list_subsites is provided by the Freshdesk MCP server (@mindstone-engineering/mcp-server-freshdesk). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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