slack_lists_templates

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-templates.md

WHAT IT DOES

What slack_lists_templates does on Slack

AI agents call slack_lists_templates 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_templates is rated Low

The name implies fetching or listing list templates in Slack, which is a read operation. However, the description is empty, so confidence is low. Given the pattern of similar tools and the 'templates' suffix suggesting a retrieval action, Read is the most plausible category.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'slack_lists_templates' and empty description; 'templates' suggests listing/retrieving template options.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs slack_lists_templates 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_templates, this is the rule to start with:

slack_lists_templates Allowed

slack_lists_templates 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_templates": {}
  }
}

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_templates call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about slack_lists_templates

What does the slack_lists_templates tool do? +

slack_lists_templates 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_templates? +

Register the Slack MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for slack_lists_templates: 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_templates? +

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

Can I rate-limit slack_lists_templates? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the slack_lists_templates 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_templates completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for slack_lists_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 slack_lists_templates? +

slack_lists_templates 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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