list_threads_posts

SERVERHermoso SOURCEhttps://app.hermoso.ai/mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade D, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/hermoso/list-threads-posts.md

WHAT IT DOES

What list_threads_posts does on Hermoso

AI agents call list_threads_posts to retrieve information from Hermoso 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_threads_posts is rated Low

This tool only retrieves and queries existing posts from a social media account. It has no side effects, does not modify data, and does not execute commands or trigger external operations. It is a straightforward read operation used to surface data for potential downstream actions (like finding a post id for other tools).

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'list', description states 'List recent posts' which retrieves data without modification. Returns metadata (id, text, media, permalink, timestamp) from the brand's connected Threads account.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs list_threads_posts safely

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

list_threads_posts Allowed

list_threads_posts 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_threads_posts": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about list_threads_posts

What does the list_threads_posts tool do? +

List recent posts on the brand’s connected Threads account (id, text, media, permalink, timestamp). Use it to find a post id for threads_insights, list_threads_replies, reply_to_thread or delete_thread. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Hermoso MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_threads_posts? +

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

What risk level is list_threads_posts? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_threads_posts? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_threads_posts 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_threads_posts completely? +

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

list_threads_posts is provided by the Hermoso MCP server (https://app.hermoso.ai/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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