get_zfs_pool

Get details of a ZFS pool.

SERVERProxmox MCP Server SOURCEgethosthewalrus/proxmox-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/gethosthewalrus-proxmox-mcp/get-zfs-pool.md

WHAT IT DOES

What get_zfs_pool does on Proxmox MCP Server

AI agents call get_zfs_pool 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_zfs_pool is rated Low

This tool retrieves and queries information about ZFS pool configuration and status without modifying data, executing code, or triggering state changes. It is a pure read operation with minimal blast radius if misused by an AI agent.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_zfs_pool' and description 'Get details of a ZFS pool' indicate a retrieval operation with no modification or execution of external commands.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs get_zfs_pool 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_zfs_pool, this is the rule to start with:

get_zfs_pool Allowed

get_zfs_pool 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_zfs_pool": {}
  }
}

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_zfs_pool call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about get_zfs_pool

What does the get_zfs_pool tool do? +

Get details of a ZFS pool. 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_zfs_pool? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit get_zfs_pool? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_zfs_pool 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_zfs_pool completely? +

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

get_zfs_pool 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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