pfsense_list_status_gateways

A read tool on the Pfsense MCP server.

SERVERPfsense SOURCEabl030/pfsense-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/abl030-pfsense-mcp/pfsense-list-status-gateways.md

WHAT IT DOES

What pfsense_list_status_gateways does on Pfsense

AI agents call pfsense_list_status_gateways 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_list_status_gateways is rated Low

Despite the empty description, the tool name strongly suggests it retrieves gateway status information from the pfSense firewall without performing any write, delete, or execute operations.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'pfsense_list_status_gateways' indicates a list/status query operation with no modification capability. The prefix 'list_status_' is consistent with read-only retrieval operations. Description is empty, reducing confidence slightly.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs pfsense_list_status_gateways 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_status_gateways, this is the rule to start with:

pfsense_list_status_gateways Allowed

pfsense_list_status_gateways 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_list_status_gateways": {}
  }
}

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_list_status_gateways call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about pfsense_list_status_gateways

What does the pfsense_list_status_gateways tool do? +

pfsense_list_status_gateways 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.

How do I enforce a policy on pfsense_list_status_gateways? +

Register the Pfsense MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for pfsense_list_status_gateways: 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_list_status_gateways? +

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

Can I rate-limit pfsense_list_status_gateways? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the pfsense_list_status_gateways 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_list_status_gateways completely? +

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

pfsense_list_status_gateways 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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