constraint_terrain_list

List all available musical terrains (bathymetric maps of constraint space).

Server Constraint superinstance/constraint-mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What constraint_terrain_list does on Constraint

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

Why constraint_terrain_list needs a policy

This tool retrieves and enumerates existing terrain data without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing operations. It is a read-only informational query with minimal blast radius if misused by an AI agent.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'list' and description states 'List all available musical terrains' — a query operation that retrieves metadata about available constraint space mappings with no modification or side effects.

Questions about constraint_terrain_list

What does the constraint_terrain_list tool do? +

List all available musical terrains (bathymetric maps of constraint space). It is categorised as a Read tool in the Constraint MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on constraint_terrain_list? +

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

What risk level is constraint_terrain_list? +

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

Can I rate-limit constraint_terrain_list? +

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

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

constraint_terrain_list is provided by the Constraint MCP server (superinstance/constraint-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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