list_workflows

List supported workflows and current model versions (GET /v1/workflows).

Server Sentinel Signal MCP sentinelsignal/sentinel-signal-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What list_workflows does on Sentinel Signal MCP

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

Why list_workflows needs a policy

This tool retrieves metadata about available workflows and model versions without modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. It is a straightforward read operation that returns informational data only.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'list_workflows' and description states 'List supported workflows' with GET HTTP method, indicating a query/retrieval operation with no side effects.

Questions about list_workflows

What does the list_workflows tool do? +

List supported workflows and current model versions (GET /v1/workflows). It is categorised as a Read tool in the Sentinel Signal MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_workflows? +

Register the Sentinel Signal MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_workflows: 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 Sentinel Signal MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is list_workflows? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_workflows? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_workflows 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_workflows completely? +

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

list_workflows is provided by the Sentinel Signal MCP server (sentinelsignal/sentinel-signal-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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