proxmox_list_pools

A read tool on the MCP Proxmox MCP server.

SERVERMCP Proxmox Server SOURCEbsahane/mcp-proxmox

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/bsahane-mcp-proxmox/proxmox-list-pools.md

WHAT IT DOES

What proxmox_list_pools does on MCP Proxmox Server

AI agents call proxmox_list_pools to retrieve information from MCP Proxmox 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 proxmox_list_pools is rated Low

This tool retrieves information about storage or resource pools in Proxmox. Listing operations are non-destructive queries that return existing data without side effects. While the empty description reduces confidence slightly, the verb 'list' strongly indicates a read-only query operation with minimal blast radius if misused by an AI agent.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'proxmox_list_pools' indicates a listing/enumeration operation. The 'list' verb is characteristic of read-only data retrieval.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs proxmox_list_pools safely

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

proxmox_list_pools Allowed

proxmox_list_pools 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": {
    "proxmox_list_pools": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about proxmox_list_pools

What does the proxmox_list_pools tool do? +

proxmox_list_pools is a read tool on the MCP Proxmox Server MCP server. It is categorised as a Read tool in the MCP Proxmox Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on proxmox_list_pools? +

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

What risk level is proxmox_list_pools? +

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

Can I rate-limit proxmox_list_pools? +

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

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

proxmox_list_pools is provided by the MCP Proxmox Server MCP server (bsahane/mcp-proxmox). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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