crow_kb_list_articles

List knowledge base articles with optional filtering.

SERVERCrow SOURCEkh0pper/crow

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/kh0pper-crow/crow-kb-list-articles.md

WHAT IT DOES

What crow_kb_list_articles does on Crow

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

RISK

Why crow_kb_list_articles is rated Low

This tool retrieves or queries knowledge base articles with optional filtering parameters. It performs no modifications, deletions, or external operations. The action is purely informational and read-only, making it a Read category risk with low severity since misuse would only expose existing information within the knowledge base.

From the tool's definition Tool name includes 'list' and description states 'List knowledge base articles with optional filtering' - both indicate data retrieval without modification or side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs crow_kb_list_articles safely

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

crow_kb_list_articles Allowed

crow_kb_list_articles 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": {
    "crow_kb_list_articles": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about crow_kb_list_articles

What does the crow_kb_list_articles tool do? +

List knowledge base articles with optional filtering. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Crow MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on crow_kb_list_articles? +

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

What risk level is crow_kb_list_articles? +

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

Can I rate-limit crow_kb_list_articles? +

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

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

crow_kb_list_articles is provided by the Crow MCP server (kh0pper/crow). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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