list_agent_adapters

List locally configured agent run adapters (stdio, tmux, script).

SERVERTodos SOURCE@hasna/todos

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/todos/list-agent-adapters.md

WHAT IT DOES

What list_agent_adapters does on Todos

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

RISK

Why list_agent_adapters is rated Low

This tool queries and returns information about locally configured adapters. It performs a read-only operation with no side effects, matching the Read category definition of 'retrieves or queries data'. The blast radius is minimal since it only exposes existing configuration information.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'list_agent_adapters' and description states 'List locally configured agent run adapters'. The verb 'list' indicates retrieval of existing configuration data without modification or execution.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs list_agent_adapters safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Todos, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For list_agent_adapters, this is the rule to start with:

list_agent_adapters Allowed

list_agent_adapters is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

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

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Todos, apply this rule, and every list_agent_adapters call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about list_agent_adapters

What does the list_agent_adapters tool do? +

List locally configured agent run adapters (stdio, tmux, script). It is categorised as a Read tool in the Todos MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_agent_adapters? +

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

What risk level is list_agent_adapters? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_agent_adapters? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_agent_adapters 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_agent_adapters completely? +

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

list_agent_adapters is provided by the Todos MCP server (@hasna/todos). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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