list_columns

List stages in a board. Uses active board if set and no board specified.

Server Framedeck lukaris/framedeck-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What list_columns does on Framedeck

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

Why list_columns needs a policy

This tool queries and retrieves data (board columns/stages) without any side effects, mutations, or external operations. It is a straightforward read operation typical of Kanban/project management systems.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'list_columns' and description states 'List stages in a board' — a retrieval operation with no modification or execution.

Questions about list_columns

What does the list_columns tool do? +

List stages in a board. Uses active board if set and no board specified. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Framedeck MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_columns? +

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

What risk level is list_columns? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_columns? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_columns 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_columns completely? +

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

list_columns is provided by the Framedeck MCP server (lukaris/framedeck-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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