get_node_network_interface

Get details for a specific network interface.

SERVERProxmox MCP Server SOURCEgethosthewalrus/proxmox-mcp

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/gethosthewalrus-proxmox-mcp/get-node-network-interface.md

WHAT IT DOES

What get_node_network_interface does on Proxmox MCP Server

AI agents call get_node_network_interface to retrieve information from Proxmox 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_node_network_interface is rated Low

This tool queries existing network interface configuration and state information without modifying, creating, deleting, or executing any operations. It has no blast radius if misused by an AI agent, as it only exposes existing infrastructure metadata. Therefore, it is classified as a Read operation with low severity.

From the tool's definition The tool 'get_node_network_interface' retrieves details about a specific network interface. The verb 'get' and the description 'Get details' indicate a read-only operation with no side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs get_node_network_interface safely

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

get_node_network_interface Allowed

get_node_network_interface 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_node_network_interface": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about get_node_network_interface

What does the get_node_network_interface tool do? +

Get details for a specific network interface. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Proxmox MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_node_network_interface? +

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

What risk level is get_node_network_interface? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_node_network_interface? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_node_network_interface 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_node_network_interface completely? +

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

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

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