pfsense_get_diagnostics_table

GET /api/v2/diagnostics/table

SERVERPfsense SOURCEabl030/pfsense-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/abl030-pfsense-mcp/pfsense-get-diagnostics-table.md

WHAT IT DOES

What pfsense_get_diagnostics_table does on Pfsense

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

RISK

Why pfsense_get_diagnostics_table is rated Low

This tool retrieves diagnostic table data from the pfSense firewall. While the server as a whole provides powerful control capabilities, this specific tool performs a read-only query operation. The GET method and 'diagnostics/table' endpoint indicate data retrieval for inspection purposes.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'get_diagnostics' and description shows GET HTTP method to /api/v2/diagnostics/table endpoint. GET operations retrieve data without modification.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs pfsense_get_diagnostics_table safely

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

pfsense_get_diagnostics_table Allowed

pfsense_get_diagnostics_table 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": {
    "pfsense_get_diagnostics_table": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about pfsense_get_diagnostics_table

What does the pfsense_get_diagnostics_table tool do? +

GET /api/v2/diagnostics/table. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Pfsense MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on pfsense_get_diagnostics_table? +

Register the Pfsense MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for pfsense_get_diagnostics_table: 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 Pfsense. Nothing to install.

What risk level is pfsense_get_diagnostics_table? +

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

Can I rate-limit pfsense_get_diagnostics_table? +

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

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

pfsense_get_diagnostics_table is provided by the Pfsense MCP server (abl030/pfsense-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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