list_pools

List all resource pools.

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/list-pools.md

WHAT IT DOES

What list_pools does on Proxmox MCP Server

AI agents call list_pools 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 list_pools is rated Low

Listing resource pools is a read-only operation that retrieves configuration data with no side effects. It does not create, modify, delete, or execute any operations. The severity is low because exposure of pool inventory information presents minimal risk even if accessed by an unauthorized or compromised agent.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'list_pools' and description states 'List all resource pools.' This is a query operation that retrieves information about existing pools without modifying, executing code, or affecting infrastructure state.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

list_pools Allowed

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": {
    "list_pools": {}
  }
}

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 list_pools call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about list_pools

What does the list_pools tool do? +

List all resource pools. 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 list_pools? +

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

What risk level is list_pools? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_pools? +

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

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for 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 list_pools? +

list_pools 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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