slack_lists_get_my_items

A read tool on the Slack MCP server.

SERVERSlack SOURCEkarbassi/slack-mcp

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/karbassi-slack-mcp/slack-lists-get-my-items.md

WHAT IT DOES

What slack_lists_get_my_items does on Slack

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

RISK

Why slack_lists_get_my_items is rated Low

The tool retrieves user's list items without modifying them. However, Slack lists may contain sensitive business information, task data, or personal notes, so blast radius is medium rather than low if an agent over-retrieves or leaks this data.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'slack_lists_get_my_items' indicates retrieval of list items belonging to the user. The 'get' verb and absence of modification language ('create', 'update', 'delete') suggest read-only operation.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs slack_lists_get_my_items safely

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

slack_lists_get_my_items Allowed

slack_lists_get_my_items 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": {
    "slack_lists_get_my_items": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about slack_lists_get_my_items

What does the slack_lists_get_my_items tool do? +

slack_lists_get_my_items is a read tool on the Slack MCP server. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Slack MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on slack_lists_get_my_items? +

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

What risk level is slack_lists_get_my_items? +

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

Can I rate-limit slack_lists_get_my_items? +

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

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

slack_lists_get_my_items is provided by the Slack MCP server (karbassi/slack-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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