get_network_stats

Get network interface statistics: bytes sent/received, active connections summary.

SERVERDesktop Commander MCP Server SOURCE19miha99/system-monitor-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/19miha99-system-monitor-mcp/get-network-stats.md

WHAT IT DOES

What get_network_stats does on Desktop Commander MCP Server

AI agents call get_network_stats to retrieve information from Desktop Commander 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_network_stats is rated Low

This tool only queries and returns network statistics (bytes sent/received, active connection counts). It performs no modifications, executions, or destructive operations. While the parent server has broad desktop control capabilities, this specific tool is limited to passive monitoring and information retrieval, making it a Read-category risk with low severity.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Get network interface statistics: bytes sent/received, active connections summary' — pure data retrieval with no modification or execution capability.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs get_network_stats safely

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

get_network_stats Allowed

get_network_stats 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_network_stats": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about get_network_stats

What does the get_network_stats tool do? +

Get network interface statistics: bytes sent/received, active connections summary. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Desktop Commander MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_network_stats? +

Register the Desktop Commander MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_network_stats: 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 Desktop Commander MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_network_stats? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_network_stats? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_network_stats 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_network_stats completely? +

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

get_network_stats is provided by the Desktop Commander MCP Server MCP server (19miha99/system-monitor-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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