Low Risk

list_engaged_threads

List threads where you have previously sent at least one message, ordered by most recent activity. Use this to find conversations you are actively participating in.

Single-target operation

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

AI agents call list_engaged_threads to retrieve information from TextForge 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 list_engaged_threads 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.

textforge-textforge.yaml
tools:
  list_engaged_threads:
    rules:
      - action: allow

See the full TextForge policy for all 22 tools.

Tool Name list_engaged_threads
Category Read
Risk Level Low

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Agents calling read-class tools like list_engaged_threads 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 list_engaged_threads tool do? +

List threads where you have previously sent at least one message, ordered by most recent activity. Use this to find conversations you are actively participating in.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the TextForge MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_engaged_threads? +

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

What risk level is list_engaged_threads? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_engaged_threads? +

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

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

list_engaged_threads is provided by the TextForge MCP server (textforge/textforge). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policies on TextForge

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npx -y @policylayer/intercept
github.com/policylayer/intercept →
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