list_elements

Liste les éléments du modèle avec filtres optionnels. element_type doit être un type ArchiMate 3.1 valide parmi: ${_ELEMENT_TYPES_STR}.

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

What list_elements does on Mcp Archimate

AI agents call list_elements 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_elements needs a policy

This tool queries and returns a filtered list of existing elements from an ArchiMate model. It performs no side effects, creates no new data, modifies nothing, and deletes nothing. It is a straightforward read operation consistent with 'list' verbs that retrieve information for inspection.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_elements' and description 'Liste les éléments du modèle' (List the elements of the model) with optional filters indicates data retrieval without modification or deletion.

Questions about list_elements

What does the list_elements tool do? +

Liste les éléments du modèle avec filtres optionnels. element_type doit être un type ArchiMate 3.1 valide parmi: ${_ELEMENT_TYPES_STR}. 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_elements? +

Register the Mcp Archimate MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_elements: 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_elements? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_elements? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_elements 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_elements completely? +

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

list_elements 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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