Low Risk

get_templates

Retrieves all available templates for a specific object type in an Anytype space. Templates provide pre-configured structures and content for creating new objects. This tool returns a list of templates with their IDs, names, and metadata. Results are paginated for types with many templates. Use t...

Single-target operation

Part of the Anytype MCP Server MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.

AI agents call get_templates to retrieve information from Anytype MCP Server without modifying any data. This is common in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows where the agent needs context before taking action. Because read operations don't change state, they are generally safe to allow without restrictions -- but you may still want rate limits to control API costs.

Even though get_templates only reads data, uncontrolled read access can leak sensitive information or rack up API costs. An agent caught in a retry loop could make thousands of calls per minute. A rate limit gives you a safety net without blocking legitimate use.

Read-only tools are safe to allow by default. No rate limit needed unless you want to control costs.

qwinty-anytype-mcp.yaml
tools:
  get_templates:
    rules:
      - action: allow

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Tool Name get_templates
Category Read
Risk Level Low

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Agents calling read-class tools like get_templates have been implicated in these attack patterns. Read the full case and prevention policy for each:

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Other tools in the Read risk category across the catalogue. The same policy patterns (rate-limit, allow) apply to each.

What does the get_templates tool do? +

Retrieves all available templates for a specific object type in an Anytype space. Templates provide pre-configured structures and content for creating new objects. This tool returns a list of templates with their IDs, names, and metadata. Results are paginated for types with many templates. Use this tool when you need to find appropriate templates for creating new objects of a specific type.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Anytype MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_templates? +

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for get_templates. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Anytype MCP Server MCP server.

What risk level is get_templates? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_templates? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_templates rule in your Intercept 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 get_templates completely? +

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for get_templates. 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 get_templates? +

get_templates is provided by the Anytype MCP Server MCP server (Qwinty/anytype-mcp). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Let agents act without letting them run wild.

Deterministic policy on every MCP tool call. Per-identity grants. Full audit log.

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