sources_list

List all configured prompt sources

Server Claude Role Library tony427/claude-role-library
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What sources_list does on Claude Role Library

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

Why sources_list needs a policy

This tool queries and returns existing configuration data (prompt sources) without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing anything. It is a straightforward listing operation with minimal risk. Confidence is high because the verb 'list' clearly indicates read-only behavior, and the description contains no modifiers suggesting write or execute capabilities.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'sources_list' and description 'List all configured prompt sources' indicate a read-only retrieval operation with no side effects.

Questions about sources_list

What does the sources_list tool do? +

List all configured prompt sources. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Claude Role Library MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on sources_list? +

Register the Claude Role Library MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for sources_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 Claude Role Library. Nothing to install.

What risk level is sources_list? +

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

Can I rate-limit sources_list? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the sources_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 sources_list completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for sources_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 sources_list? +

sources_list is provided by the Claude Role Library MCP server (tony427/claude-role-library). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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