list_prompts

Read-only list of MCP prompts bundled with the server for clients that do not expose prompt discovery natively. Use when the user asks what workflows are available; returns prompt names, descriptions, arguments, and total count.

Server Ableton Mind ableton-mind
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What list_prompts does on Ableton Mind

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

Why list_prompts needs a policy

This is a simple metadata query that enumerates available workflows. It performs no writes, executes no code, deletes nothing, and involves no financial operations. The read-only nature and informational purpose place it firmly in the Read category with low severity.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_prompts' and description explicitly states 'Read-only list' — retrieves metadata about available prompts with no side effects (returns 'prompt names, descriptions, arguments, and total count').

Questions about list_prompts

What does the list_prompts tool do? +

Read-only list of MCP prompts bundled with the server for clients that do not expose prompt discovery natively. Use when the user asks what workflows are available; returns prompt names, descriptions, arguments, and total count. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Ableton Mind MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_prompts? +

Register the Ableton Mind MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_prompts: 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 Ableton Mind. Nothing to install.

What risk level is list_prompts? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_prompts? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_prompts 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_prompts completely? +

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

list_prompts is provided by the Ableton Mind MCP server (ableton-mind). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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