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list_campaigns

List campaigns in the user's MachFive workspace. CALL THIS FIRST before generate_sequence or generate_batch — you need a campaign ID to generate emails. If the user hasn't specified a campaign, call this and ask them to pick one. Returns JSON array of campaigns with id, name, and created_at. Use ...

Risk signalsAccepts freeform code/query input (query)

Part of the Cold Email server.

list_campaigns is read-only, but an agent in a loop can still rack up calls and cost. PolicyLayer caps every call before it runs. Live in minutes.

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AI agents call list_campaigns to retrieve information from Cold Email without modifying any data. This is common in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows where the agent needs context before taking action. Because read operations don't change state, they are generally safe to allow without restrictions -- but you may still want rate limits to control API costs.

Even though list_campaigns only reads data, uncontrolled read access can leak sensitive information or rack up API costs. An agent caught in a retry loop could make thousands of calls per minute. A rate limit gives you a safety net without blocking legitimate use.

Read-only tools are safe to allow by default. No rate limit needed unless you want to control costs.

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "list_campaigns": {}
  }
}

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These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access list_campaigns gives an agent. Each links to the full case and the policy that stops it:

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Every attack above starts with a tool call. PolicyLayer checks each one against your policy first, so list_campaigns only ever does what you allow.

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Other read tools across the catalogue. The same approach applies to each: allow, with a rate cap to control cost.

What does the list_campaigns tool do? +

List campaigns in the user's MachFive workspace. CALL THIS FIRST before generate_sequence or generate_batch — you need a campaign ID to generate emails. If the user hasn't specified a campaign, call this and ask them to pick one. Returns JSON array of campaigns with id, name, and created_at. Use the 'id' field as campaign_id in generate calls.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Cold Email MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_campaigns? +

Register the Cold Email MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_campaigns: 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 Cold Email. Nothing to install.

What risk level is list_campaigns? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_campaigns? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_campaigns 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_campaigns completely? +

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

list_campaigns is provided by the Cold Email MCP server (https://mcp.machfive.io/mcp/{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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