kali_network_netdiscover_scan

ARP reconnaissance tool for discovering hosts on a local network. Supports active and passive modes.

SERVERKali MCP Server SOURCEazza39925/kali-mcp-server

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/azza39925-kali-mcp-server/kali-network-netdiscover-scan.md

WHAT IT DOES

What kali_network_netdiscover_scan does on Kali MCP Server

AI agents invoke kali_network_netdiscover_scan to trigger actions in Kali MCP Server. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call: builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

RISK

Why kali_network_netdiscover_scan is rated High

netdiscover performs active network scanning by sending ARP packets across a local network segment, which is an external network operation with real-world effects. In active mode it generates ARP traffic that can be detected and may affect network devices.

From the tool's definition ARP reconnaissance tool for discovering hosts on a local network. Supports active and passive modes.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs kali_network_netdiscover_scan safely

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

kali_network_netdiscover_scan Rate-limited

kali_network_netdiscover_scan stays usable, but rate-capped: a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "kali_network_netdiscover_scan": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "kali_network_netdiscover_scan_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

RATE-LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about kali_network_netdiscover_scan

What does the kali_network_netdiscover_scan tool do? +

ARP reconnaissance tool for discovering hosts on a local network. Supports active and passive modes. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Kali MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on kali_network_netdiscover_scan? +

Register the Kali MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for kali_network_netdiscover_scan: 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 Kali MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is kali_network_netdiscover_scan? +

kali_network_netdiscover_scan is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit kali_network_netdiscover_scan? +

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

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

kali_network_netdiscover_scan is provided by the Kali MCP Server MCP server (azza39925/kali-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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