proxmox_storage_content

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

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/bsahane-mcp-proxmox/proxmox-storage-content.md

WHAT IT DOES

What proxmox_storage_content does on MCP Proxmox Server

AI agents call proxmox_storage_content 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_storage_content is rated Low

The tool name 'proxmox_storage_content' suggests it retrieves or lists the contents of Proxmox storage (e.g., disk images, backups, ISO files). This is consistent with a Read operation. However, the empty description lowers confidence significantly.

From the tool's definition Tool name: proxmox_storage_content — description is empty/uninformative

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs proxmox_storage_content 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_storage_content, this is the rule to start with:

proxmox_storage_content Allowed

proxmox_storage_content 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_storage_content": {}
  }
}

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_storage_content call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about proxmox_storage_content

What does the proxmox_storage_content tool do? +

proxmox_storage_content 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_storage_content? +

Register the MCP Proxmox Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for proxmox_storage_content: 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_storage_content? +

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

Can I rate-limit proxmox_storage_content? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the proxmox_storage_content 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_storage_content completely? +

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

proxmox_storage_content 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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