get_channels

Get available program channels from Marketo.

SERVERMarketo MCP Server SOURCEtyron-pretorius/marketo-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/tyron-pretorius-marketo-mcp/get-channels.md

WHAT IT DOES

What get_channels does on Marketo MCP Server

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

RISK

Why get_channels is rated Low

This tool queries and returns available program channels—read-only data retrieval with no capability to modify, delete, or execute operations. The blast radius of misuse is minimal as it only exposes metadata about existing channels.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_channels' and description 'Get available program channels from Marketo' indicate a retrieval operation with no modification or side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs get_channels safely

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

get_channels Allowed

get_channels 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": {
    "get_channels": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about get_channels

What does the get_channels tool do? +

Get available program channels from Marketo. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Marketo MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_channels? +

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

What risk level is get_channels? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_channels? +

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

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

get_channels is provided by the Marketo MCP Server MCP server (tyron-pretorius/marketo-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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