docker_container_list

List all Docker containers.

SERVERAapanel SOURCEnipunanirmal/aapanel-mcp

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/aapanel-mcp/docker-container-list.md

WHAT IT DOES

What docker_container_list does on Aapanel

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

RISK

Why docker_container_list is rated Low

This tool retrieves Docker container metadata without creating, modifying, or deleting any resources. It is a read-only query operation that returns container information. The severity is low because listing containers exposes operational details but does not enable direct system compromise or data modification.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'docker_container_list' and description states 'List all Docker containers.' The verb 'list' and action of retrieving/querying container information with no modifications.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs docker_container_list safely

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

docker_container_list Allowed

docker_container_list 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": {
    "docker_container_list": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about docker_container_list

What does the docker_container_list tool do? +

List all Docker containers. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Aapanel MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on docker_container_list? +

Register the Aapanel MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for docker_container_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 Aapanel. Nothing to install.

What risk level is docker_container_list? +

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

Can I rate-limit docker_container_list? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the docker_container_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 docker_container_list completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for docker_container_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 docker_container_list? +

docker_container_list is provided by the Aapanel MCP server (nipunanirmal/aapanel-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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