pfsense_list_services_haproxy_files
A read tool on the Pfsense MCP server.
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What pfsense_list_services_haproxy_files does on Pfsense
AI agents call pfsense_list_services_haproxy_files 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.
Why pfsense_list_services_haproxy_files is rated Low
This tool retrieves HAProxy file information from a pfSense firewall without side effects. While the description is uninformative (empty), the 'list' verb strongly indicates a read operation. Severity is medium rather than low because access to HAProxy configuration files on a firewall could expose sensitive networking details, though the action itself is non-destructive and information-disclosure focused.
From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'list' which retrieves data. Description is empty, but the function name 'pfsense_list_services_haproxy_files' clearly indicates querying/listing HAProxy files without modifying them.
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The rule that runs pfsense_list_services_haproxy_files 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_list_services_haproxy_files, this is the rule to start with:
pfsense_list_services_haproxy_files 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 Pfsense, apply this rule, and every pfsense_list_services_haproxy_files call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about pfsense_list_services_haproxy_files
pfsense_list_services_haproxy_files is a read tool on the Pfsense MCP server. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Pfsense MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Pfsense MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for pfsense_list_services_haproxy_files: 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.
pfsense_list_services_haproxy_files 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 pfsense_list_services_haproxy_files 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 pfsense_list_services_haproxy_files. 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.
pfsense_list_services_haproxy_files 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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