transkribus_coll_list_xml

List all collections in XML format.

SERVERTranskribus SOURCE@lazyants/transkribus-mcp-server

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-lazyants-transkribus/transkribus-coll-list-xml.md

WHAT IT DOES

What transkribus_coll_list_xml does on Transkribus

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

RISK

Why transkribus_coll_list_xml is rated Low

This tool queries and retrieves collection metadata in XML format. It performs a read-only operation with no side effects, no data modification, and no capability to execute code or trigger external operations. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an agent could enumerate collections but cannot alter, delete, or execute anything.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'list' and description states 'List all collections in XML format' — a pure retrieval operation with no modification, deletion, or execution.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs transkribus_coll_list_xml safely

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

transkribus_coll_list_xml Allowed

transkribus_coll_list_xml 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": {
    "transkribus_coll_list_xml": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about transkribus_coll_list_xml

What does the transkribus_coll_list_xml tool do? +

List all collections in XML format. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Transkribus MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on transkribus_coll_list_xml? +

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

What risk level is transkribus_coll_list_xml? +

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

Can I rate-limit transkribus_coll_list_xml? +

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

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

transkribus_coll_list_xml is provided by the Transkribus MCP server (@lazyants/transkribus-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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