list_vm_snapshots

List all snapshots of a VM.

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-vm-snapshots.md

WHAT IT DOES

What list_vm_snapshots does on Proxmox MCP Server

AI agents call list_vm_snapshots 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_vm_snapshots is rated Low

This tool performs a read-only operation that enumerates existing VM snapshots. It has no side effects, does not execute commands, does not modify or delete data, and does not move resources or money. The worst-case misuse would be information disclosure about available snapshots, which is low severity.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_vm_snapshots' and description 'List all snapshots of a VM' indicate a query operation that retrieves snapshot metadata without modifying or deleting infrastructure.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

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

list_vm_snapshots Allowed

list_vm_snapshots 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_vm_snapshots": {}
  }
}

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_vm_snapshots call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about list_vm_snapshots

What does the list_vm_snapshots tool do? +

List all snapshots of a VM. 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_vm_snapshots? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit list_vm_snapshots? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_vm_snapshots 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_vm_snapshots completely? +

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

list_vm_snapshots 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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