neuron_list_channels

Retrieve all WhatsApp channels configured in the current organization, including their type and connection 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-channels.md

WHAT IT DOES

What neuron_list_channels does on Neuron

AI agents call neuron_list_channels 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.

RISK

Why neuron_list_channels is rated Low

This tool retrieves and lists existing WhatsApp channel configurations without modifying, creating, deleting, or executing any operations. It is purely informational and has no blast radius beyond exposing the inventory of configured channels. Low severity due to minimal impact if misused by an AI agent.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'neuron_list_channels' and description 'Retrieve all WhatsApp channels configured' — the verb 'Retrieve' and the action of querying/listing data with no side effects indicates a read-only operation.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs neuron_list_channels safely

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

neuron_list_channels Allowed

neuron_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": {
    "neuron_list_channels": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about neuron_list_channels

What does the neuron_list_channels tool do? +

Retrieve all WhatsApp channels configured in the current organization, including their type and connection 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_channels? +

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

What risk level is neuron_list_channels? +

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

Can I rate-limit neuron_list_channels? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the neuron_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 neuron_list_channels completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for neuron_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 neuron_list_channels? +

neuron_list_channels 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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