dex_list_remote_captures

Retrieve a list of remote captures for device debugging, like PCAPs or WARP Diags.

SERVERCloudflare SOURCEhttps://builds.mcp.cloudflare.com/sse

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade D, identity verified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/cloudflare/dex-list-remote-captures.md

WHAT IT DOES

What dex_list_remote_captures does on Cloudflare

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

RISK

Why dex_list_remote_captures is rated Low

This tool retrieves diagnostic data (PCAPs, WARP diagnostics) from a device without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing anything. It has no side effects and only surfaces existing captured information, making it a Read operation with low severity.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Retrieve a list of remote captures' — a retrieval operation with no modification or execution. The word 'Retrieve' and 'list' indicate query-only semantics.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs dex_list_remote_captures safely

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

dex_list_remote_captures Allowed

dex_list_remote_captures 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": {
    "dex_list_remote_captures": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about dex_list_remote_captures

What does the dex_list_remote_captures tool do? +

Retrieve a list of remote captures for device debugging, like PCAPs or WARP Diags. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Cloudflare MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on dex_list_remote_captures? +

Register the Cloudflare MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for dex_list_remote_captures: 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 Cloudflare. Nothing to install.

What risk level is dex_list_remote_captures? +

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

Can I rate-limit dex_list_remote_captures? +

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

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

dex_list_remote_captures is provided by the Cloudflare MCP server (https://builds.mcp.cloudflare.com/sse). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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