conversations_list

List OpenClaw channel-backed conversations available through session routes.

SERVEROpenClaw SOURCEopenclaw

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity verified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/openclaw/conversations-list.md

WHAT IT DOES

What conversations_list does on OpenClaw

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

RISK

Why conversations_list is rated Low

This tool queries and returns a list of existing conversations without altering them. It is a pure read operation with minimal risk; misuse would only expose conversation metadata or listings, not cause data loss, code execution, or financial impact.

From the tool's definition Tool description explicitly states 'List OpenClaw channel-backed conversations' — a retrieval operation with no modification, deletion, or execution capability.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs conversations_list safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and OpenClaw, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For conversations_list, this is the rule to start with:

conversations_list Allowed

conversations_list is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

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

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect OpenClaw, apply this rule, and every conversations_list call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about conversations_list

What does the conversations_list tool do? +

List OpenClaw channel-backed conversations available through session routes. It is categorised as a Read tool in the OpenClaw MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on conversations_list? +

Register the OpenClaw MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for conversations_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 OpenClaw. Nothing to install.

What risk level is conversations_list? +

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

Can I rate-limit conversations_list? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the conversations_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 conversations_list completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for conversations_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 conversations_list? +

conversations_list is provided by the OpenClaw MCP server (openclaw). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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