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What docker_network_list does on Aapanel
AI agents call docker_network_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.
Why docker_network_list is rated Low
This tool performs a read-only operation to enumerate Docker networks. It has no side effects, creates no modifications, and poses minimal risk if misused by an AI agent—the worst outcome would be information disclosure about network configuration.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'docker_network_list' and description 'List all Docker networks' indicate a query operation that retrieves information without modifying state.
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The rule that runs docker_network_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_network_list, this is the rule to start with:
docker_network_list is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Aapanel, apply this rule, and every docker_network_list call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about docker_network_list
List all Docker networks. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Aapanel MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Aapanel MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for docker_network_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.
docker_network_list is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the docker_network_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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for docker_network_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.
docker_network_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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