aos8_list_bss

List AOS8 BSS table entries from show ap bss-table.

SERVERHpe Networking SOURCEsecure-ssid/hpe-networking-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/hpe-networking-mcp/aos8-list-bss.md

WHAT IT DOES

What aos8_list_bss does on Hpe Networking

AI agents call aos8_list_bss to retrieve information from Hpe Networking without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why aos8_list_bss is rated Low

This tool retrieves and displays BSS (Basic Service Set) table information from AOS8 access points using a read-only show command. It has no side effects, does not create, modify, or delete data, and poses minimal risk even if called inappropriately by an AI agent. The blast radius is limited to information disclosure of network configuration details.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'aos8_list_bss' with verb 'list' and description 'List AOS8 BSS table entries from `show ap bss-table`' indicates a query/retrieval operation that displays network device data without modification.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs aos8_list_bss safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Hpe Networking, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For aos8_list_bss, this is the rule to start with:

aos8_list_bss Allowed

aos8_list_bss 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": {
    "aos8_list_bss": {}
  }
}

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

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Hpe Networking, apply this rule, and every aos8_list_bss call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about aos8_list_bss

What does the aos8_list_bss tool do? +

List AOS8 BSS table entries from show ap bss-table. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Hpe Networking MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on aos8_list_bss? +

Register the Hpe Networking MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for aos8_list_bss: 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 Hpe Networking. Nothing to install.

What risk level is aos8_list_bss? +

aos8_list_bss is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit aos8_list_bss? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the aos8_list_bss 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 aos8_list_bss completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for aos8_list_bss. 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 aos8_list_bss? +

aos8_list_bss is provided by the Hpe Networking MCP server (secure-ssid/hpe-networking-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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