outlook_list_messages

List messages from inbox or a specific mail folder. Supports OData query parameters for filtering, sorting, and field selection.

SERVERSage MCP SOURCEsagemcp/sagemcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/sagemcp-sagemcp/outlook-list-messages.md

WHAT IT DOES

What outlook_list_messages does on Sage MCP

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

RISK

Why outlook_list_messages is rated Low

This tool retrieves and queries email messages without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing operations. It has no side effects on the mailbox state. While email contents may be sensitive, the tool itself performs only retrieval operations, classifying it as a Read operation with low severity.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'outlook_list_messages' and description 'List messages from inbox or a specific mail folder' indicate retrieval of existing data with no modification or deletion capabilities.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs outlook_list_messages safely

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

outlook_list_messages Allowed

outlook_list_messages 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": {
    "outlook_list_messages": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about outlook_list_messages

What does the outlook_list_messages tool do? +

List messages from inbox or a specific mail folder. Supports OData query parameters for filtering, sorting, and field selection. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Sage MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on outlook_list_messages? +

Register the Sage MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for outlook_list_messages: 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 Sage MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is outlook_list_messages? +

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

Can I rate-limit outlook_list_messages? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the outlook_list_messages 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 outlook_list_messages completely? +

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

outlook_list_messages is provided by the Sage MCP server (sagemcp/sagemcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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