get_audit_logs

Return the last N audit log entries. Read-only.

SERVERSSH MCP Server SOURCEbhayanak/ssh-mcp-server

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/bhayanak-ssh-mcp-server/get-audit-logs.md

WHAT IT DOES

What get_audit_logs does on SSH MCP Server

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

RISK

Why get_audit_logs is rated Low

This tool retrieves historical audit log data without modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. The 'Read-only' designation confirms it has no side effects. While audit logs may contain sensitive information, the tool itself performs only data retrieval, making it a Read category risk.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_audit_logs' and description 'Return the last N audit log entries. Read-only.' explicitly indicate a query/retrieval operation with no side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs get_audit_logs safely

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

get_audit_logs Allowed

get_audit_logs 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": {
    "get_audit_logs": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about get_audit_logs

What does the get_audit_logs tool do? +

Return the last N audit log entries. Read-only. It is categorised as a Read tool in the SSH MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_audit_logs? +

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

What risk level is get_audit_logs? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_audit_logs? +

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

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

get_audit_logs is provided by the SSH MCP Server MCP server (bhayanak/ssh-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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