list_designs
AI agents call list_designs to retrieve information from Mattcoatsworth Canva without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
The 'list_' prefix and context among other read operations (get_*, list_*) indicate this retrieves or enumerates designs without modification. No evidence of side effects, deletion, execution, or financial impact. Confidence is moderate-high despite empty description due to clear naming pattern and consistent server design taxonomy.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_designs' indicates data retrieval. Grouped with other read-only tools (get_asset, get_brand, get_design, get_user, list_assets, list_brands, list_users) on the Canva API server.
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
list_designs. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Mattcoatsworth Canva MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Mattcoatsworth Canva MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_designs: 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 Mattcoatsworth Canva. Nothing to install.
list_designs 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 list_designs 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 list_designs. 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.
list_designs is provided by the Mattcoatsworth Canva MCP server (@iflow-mcp/mattcoatsworth-canva-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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