list_folders

List all available folders for organizing notes

Server Vimango MCP Server slzatz/vimango_mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What list_folders does on Vimango MCP Server

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

Why list_folders needs a policy

This tool retrieves and queries existing folder metadata from the vimango database without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. It is a safe informational read that helps users discover available organizational structures.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_folders' and description 'List all available folders for organizing notes' indicate a query/retrieval operation with no side effects. The verb 'list' is explicitly a Read operation.

Questions about list_folders

What does the list_folders tool do? +

List all available folders for organizing notes. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Vimango MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_folders? +

Register the Vimango MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_folders: 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 Vimango MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is list_folders? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_folders? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_folders 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_folders completely? +

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

list_folders is provided by the Vimango MCP Server MCP server (slzatz/vimango_mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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