mail_list_rules

List all allow/block rules for this identity

Server Mailgent MCP Server loomal-ai/loomal-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What mail_list_rules does on Mailgent MCP Server

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

Why mail_list_rules needs a policy

This tool retrieves and displays email filtering rules (allow/block lists) for an identity. It has no side effects, does not modify data, does not delete anything, and does not execute external operations. It is a straightforward informational query operation, making it a Read category tool with low severity since the worst misuse would be information disclosure of rule configurations.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'mail_list_rules' and description 'List all allow/block rules for this identity' clearly indicate a read/query operation that retrieves existing configuration without modifying, deleting, or executing actions.

Questions about mail_list_rules

What does the mail_list_rules tool do? +

List all allow/block rules for this identity. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Mailgent MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on mail_list_rules? +

Register the Mailgent MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for mail_list_rules: 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 Mailgent MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is mail_list_rules? +

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

Can I rate-limit mail_list_rules? +

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

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

mail_list_rules is provided by the Mailgent MCP Server MCP server (loomal-ai/loomal-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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