neuron_list_kb_entries
Retrieve entries from a knowledge base with optional filtering and pagination.
This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-conquext-neuron/neuron-list-kb-entries.md
What neuron_list_kb_entries does on Neuron
AI agents call neuron_list_kb_entries 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.
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
id | string | Yes | Unique identifier of the knowledge base |
page | number | — | Page number for pagination (starts at 1) |
limit | number | — | Maximum number of entries to return per page |
folder | string | — | Filter entries by folder ('general', 'skills', 'contexts', 'documents', 'faqs') |
source | string | — | Filter entries by source type ('manual', 'document', 'url') |
Parameters from the server's own tool schema.
Why neuron_list_kb_entries is rated Low
This tool retrieves or queries data from a knowledge base without creating, modifying, or deleting any information. It supports filtering and pagination, which are typical Read operation patterns. There are no side effects or state changes indicated. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an attacker could only exfiltrate knowledge base information, not modify or delete it.
From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'list' and description states 'Retrieve entries from a knowledge base with optional filtering and pagination.' The verb 'Retrieve' and 'list' indicate data querying without modification.
Risk signalsAccepts file system path (folder)
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
The rule that runs neuron_list_kb_entries 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_kb_entries, this is the rule to start with:
neuron_list_kb_entries is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Neuron, apply this rule, and every neuron_list_kb_entries call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about neuron_list_kb_entries
Retrieve entries from a knowledge base with optional filtering and pagination. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Neuron MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
neuron_list_kb_entries accepts 5 parameters: id, page, limit, folder, source. Required: id. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.
Register the Neuron MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for neuron_list_kb_entries: 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.
neuron_list_kb_entries is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the neuron_list_kb_entries 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for neuron_list_kb_entries. 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.
neuron_list_kb_entries 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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