AI agents call template_list to retrieve information from AgentOS without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
This tool queries and returns template information without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. It is a pure read operation consistent with other retrieval functions (kv_get, kv_list, analytics_dashboard). The optional filter parameter does not change the fundamental nature of the action—it merely refines the query scope.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'template_list' and description 'List all available templates with optional category filter' indicate a retrieval operation with no side effects.
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
List all available templates with optional category filter. It is categorised as a Read tool in the AgentOS MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the AgentOS 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 AgentOS. Nothing to install.
template_list 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 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.
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.
template_list is provided by the AgentOS MCP server (netflypsb/agentos). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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