Low Risk

awx_list_job_templates

List all AWX job templates

Part of the Awx MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.

awx-mcp-server Read Risk 2/5

AI agents call awx_list_job_templates to retrieve information from Awx 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 awx_list_job_templates 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.

io-github-surgex-labs-awx-mcp-server.yaml
tools:
  awx_list_job_templates:
    rules:
      - action: allow

See the full Awx policy for all 49 tools.

Tool Name awx_list_job_templates
Category Read
MCP Server Awx MCP Server
Risk Level Low

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Agents calling read-class tools like awx_list_job_templates have been implicated in these attack patterns. Read the full case and prevention policy for each:

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Other tools in the Read risk category across the catalogue. The same policy patterns (rate-limit, allow) apply to each.

What does the awx_list_job_templates tool do? +

List all AWX job templates. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Awx MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on awx_list_job_templates? +

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for awx_list_job_templates. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Awx MCP server.

What risk level is awx_list_job_templates? +

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

Can I rate-limit awx_list_job_templates? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the awx_list_job_templates rule in your Intercept 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 awx_list_job_templates completely? +

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for awx_list_job_templates. 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 awx_list_job_templates? +

awx_list_job_templates is provided by the Awx MCP server (awx-mcp-server). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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