list_collections

List prompt collections in the workspace, optionally filtering by name or workspace. Returns ids, names, slugs, and timestamps so you can choose a collection_id before create_prompt, get_collection, or list_prompts.

Server Portkey Admin CodesWhat/portkey-admin-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 40 required

What list_collections does on Portkey Admin

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

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
search string Search collections by name
page_size number Results per page (max 100)
current_page number Page number for pagination
workspace_id string Filter by workspace ID

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

Why list_collections needs a policy

Even though list_collections only reads data, uncontrolled read access leaks sensitive information and racks up API costs — an agent caught in a retry loop can make thousands of calls a minute without anyone noticing.

Questions about list_collections

What does the list_collections tool do? +

List prompt collections in the workspace, optionally filtering by name or workspace. Returns ids, names, slugs, and timestamps so you can choose a collection_id before create_prompt, get_collection, or list_prompts. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Portkey Admin MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does list_collections accept? +

list_collections accepts 4 parameters: search, page_size, current_page, workspace_id. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on list_collections? +

Register the Portkey Admin MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_collections: 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 Portkey Admin. Nothing to install.

What risk level is list_collections? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_collections? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_collections 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_collections completely? +

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

list_collections is provided by the Portkey Admin MCP server (CodesWhat/portkey-admin-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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