vanta_list_evidence

List evidence items from Vanta with optional type and status filters.

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

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What vanta_list_evidence does on Freshdesk

AI agents call vanta_list_evidence 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 vanta_list_evidence is rated Low

This tool queries and retrieves evidence data from Vanta without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. It is a straightforward read operation with filtering capabilities, posing minimal risk if misused by an AI agent.

From the tool's definition Tool name includes 'list' and description states 'List evidence items from Vanta with optional type and status filters' — purely a retrieval operation with no modification or side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs vanta_list_evidence 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 vanta_list_evidence, this is the rule to start with:

vanta_list_evidence Allowed

vanta_list_evidence 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": {
    "vanta_list_evidence": {}
  }
}

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 vanta_list_evidence call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about vanta_list_evidence

What does the vanta_list_evidence tool do? +

List evidence items from Vanta with optional type and status filters. 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 vanta_list_evidence? +

Register the Freshdesk MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for vanta_list_evidence: 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 vanta_list_evidence? +

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

Can I rate-limit vanta_list_evidence? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the vanta_list_evidence 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 vanta_list_evidence completely? +

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

vanta_list_evidence 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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