list_element_types

Retourne la liste triée des types d

Server Mcp Archimate lacrif/mcp-archimate
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What list_element_types does on Mcp Archimate

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

Why list_element_types needs a policy

The tool retrieves and lists element types from an ArchiMate model. This is a query operation with no side effects—it reads data without modifying, creating, or deleting anything. The description is truncated but the name and function clearly indicate a read-only list operation. The low severity reflects minimal blast radius: listing types cannot harm the system or data integrity even if misused by an agent.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_element_types' and description indicating it returns ('Retourne') a list of types with no mention of modification, creation, or deletion.

Questions about list_element_types

What does the list_element_types tool do? +

Retourne la liste triée des types d. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Mcp Archimate MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_element_types? +

Register the Mcp Archimate MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_element_types: 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 Mcp Archimate. Nothing to install.

What risk level is list_element_types? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_element_types? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_element_types 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_element_types completely? +

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

list_element_types is provided by the Mcp Archimate MCP server (lacrif/mcp-archimate). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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