list_channels

List all channels with optional pagination

SERVERinstantKOM MCP Server SOURCEinstantkom/mcp-server

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/instantkom-mcp-server/list-channels.md

WHAT IT DOES

What list_channels does on instantKOM MCP Server

AI agents call list_channels to retrieve information from instantKOM MCP Server 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_channels is rated Low

This tool queries and returns channel data without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. Pagination parameters are read-only controls. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an agent could only enumerate existing channels, which is a standard Read operation.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_channels' and description 'List all channels with optional pagination' indicate a retrieval operation with no modification or side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs list_channels safely

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

list_channels Allowed

list_channels 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_channels": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about list_channels

What does the list_channels tool do? +

List all channels with optional pagination. It is categorised as a Read tool in the instantKOM MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_channels? +

Register the instantKOM MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_channels: 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 instantKOM MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is list_channels? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_channels? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_channels 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_channels completely? +

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

list_channels is provided by the instantKOM MCP Server MCP server (instantkom/mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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