slack_list_channels

List Slack channels in the workspace

SERVERScopeGate SOURCEhttps://mcp.scopegate.cloud/{api_key}

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-alifanov-scopegate/slack-list-channels.md

WHAT IT DOES

What slack_list_channels does on ScopeGate

AI agents call slack_list_channels to retrieve information from ScopeGate without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why slack_list_channels is rated Low

This tool retrieves information about Slack channels without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. It is a read-only enumeration of existing workspace channels. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an agent could discover channel names and metadata, but cannot alter channels or their contents. Severity is low because channel listings are typically not sensitive in most organizations.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'slack_list_channels' and description 'List Slack channels in the workspace' indicate a query/retrieval operation with no side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs slack_list_channels safely

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

slack_list_channels Allowed

slack_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": {
    "slack_list_channels": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about slack_list_channels

What does the slack_list_channels tool do? +

List Slack channels in the workspace. It is categorised as a Read tool in the ScopeGate MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on slack_list_channels? +

Register the ScopeGate MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for slack_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 ScopeGate. Nothing to install.

What risk level is slack_list_channels? +

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

Can I rate-limit slack_list_channels? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the slack_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 slack_list_channels completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for slack_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 slack_list_channels? +

slack_list_channels is provided by the ScopeGate MCP server (https://mcp.scopegate.cloud/{api_key}). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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