list_reminder_lists

Get all reminder lists from macOS Reminders app. Returns list names, IDs, and reminder counts.

Server Reminders MCP Server jagadeesh52423/remainders-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What list_reminder_lists does on Reminders MCP Server

AI agents call list_reminder_lists to retrieve information from Reminders MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why list_reminder_lists needs a policy

This tool queries and retrieves reminder lists metadata (names, IDs, counts) with no side effects or state changes. It is a straightforward read operation that poses minimal risk if misused by an AI agent.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_reminder_lists' and description 'Get all reminder lists from macOS Reminders app. Returns list names, IDs, and reminder counts.' indicate retrieval of data only, with no modification or deletion.

Questions about list_reminder_lists

What does the list_reminder_lists tool do? +

Get all reminder lists from macOS Reminders app. Returns list names, IDs, and reminder counts. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Reminders MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_reminder_lists? +

Register the Reminders MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_reminder_lists: 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 Reminders MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is list_reminder_lists? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_reminder_lists? +

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

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

list_reminder_lists is provided by the Reminders MCP Server MCP server (jagadeesh52423/remainders-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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