crow_list_sync_conflicts
List sync conflicts between instances. When the same data is modified on multiple instances, conflicts are logged with both versions preserved. Review and resolve conflicts to keep data consistent.
This record as markdown: /tools/kh0pper-crow/crow-list-sync-conflicts.md
What crow_list_sync_conflicts does on Crow
AI agents call crow_list_sync_conflicts 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.
Why crow_list_sync_conflicts is rated Low
This tool retrieves and displays sync conflict information from the system without making any changes to data. It has no side effects beyond reading conflict metadata. While conflicts indicate data inconsistency exists elsewhere, this tool only queries and presents that information to the user for review.
From the tool's definition Tool description states 'List sync conflicts' - the word 'list' indicates retrieval of existing conflict data. The function is to 'review' conflicts, not modify or delete them.
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The rule that runs crow_list_sync_conflicts 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_list_sync_conflicts, this is the rule to start with:
crow_list_sync_conflicts is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Crow, apply this rule, and every crow_list_sync_conflicts call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about crow_list_sync_conflicts
List sync conflicts between instances. When the same data is modified on multiple instances, conflicts are logged with both versions preserved. Review and resolve conflicts to keep data consistent. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Crow MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Crow MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for crow_list_sync_conflicts: 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.
crow_list_sync_conflicts is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the crow_list_sync_conflicts 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for crow_list_sync_conflicts. 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.
crow_list_sync_conflicts 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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