template_list

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why template_list needs a policy

This tool retrieves and displays a list of existing configuration templates. It performs no modifications, deletions, code execution, or financial transactions. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an AI agent could at worst retrieve information about available templates, which does not compromise system integrity or cause irreversible changes.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'template_list' and description states 'List available Amazon Connect configuration templates.' The verb 'list' and the action of retrieving/enumerating templates indicates a read-only operation with no side effects.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access template_list gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control template_list

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Amazon Connect MCP Server, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for template_list:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "template_list": {}
  }
}

template_list is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

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FAQ

Questions about template_list

What does the template_list tool do? +

List available Amazon Connect configuration templates. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Amazon Connect MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on template_list? +

Register the Amazon Connect MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for template_list: 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 Amazon Connect MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is template_list? +

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

Can I rate-limit template_list? +

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

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

template_list is provided by the Amazon Connect MCP Server MCP server (mundurragacl/amazon-connect-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every Amazon Connect MCP Server tool call.

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