neuron_list_bots

Retrieve all bots accessible to the current user, including their configurations and status.

SERVERNeuron SOURCEneuron-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/io-github-conquext-neuron/neuron-list-bots.md

What neuron_list_bots does on Neuron

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

Why neuron_list_bots is rated Low

This tool retrieves and queries bot data without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. It has minimal blast radius as it only returns information the authenticated user already has access to. The exposure of bot configurations could potentially aid reconnaissance in a compromised session, but the tool itself performs no destructive or privileged actions.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'list' and description states 'Retrieve all bots accessible to the current user, including their configurations and status' — purely a query operation with no modification or side effects.

Questions about neuron_list_bots

What does the neuron_list_bots tool do? +

Retrieve all bots accessible to the current user, including their configurations and status. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Neuron MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on neuron_list_bots? +

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

What risk level is neuron_list_bots? +

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

Can I rate-limit neuron_list_bots? +

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

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

neuron_list_bots is provided by the Neuron MCP server (neuron-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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