archimate_list_elements

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why archimate_list_elements needs a policy

This tool retrieves and displays existing ArchiMate model elements with optional filtering. It performs no creation, modification, deletion, or execution of external operations. The operation is read-only and has no blast radius if misused by an agent—it can only retrieve information already present in the model.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'archimate_list_elements' and description 'List elements in the model, optionally filtered by layer or type' indicate a query/retrieval operation with no modification or side effects.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access archimate_list_elements gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control archimate_list_elements

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and ArchiMate MCP Server, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for archimate_list_elements:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "archimate_list_elements": {}
  }
}

archimate_list_elements is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

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FAQ

Questions about archimate_list_elements

What does the archimate_list_elements tool do? +

List elements in the model, optionally filtered by layer or type. It is categorised as a Read tool in the ArchiMate MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on archimate_list_elements? +

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

What risk level is archimate_list_elements? +

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

Can I rate-limit archimate_list_elements? +

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

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

archimate_list_elements is provided by the ArchiMate MCP Server MCP server (thijs-hakkenberg/archimate-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every ArchiMate MCP Server tool call.

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