aos8_list_controllers

List AOS8 Mobility Conductor controllers from show switches.

SERVERHpe Networking SOURCEsecure-ssid/hpe-networking-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/hpe-networking-mcp/aos8-list-controllers.md

WHAT IT DOES

What aos8_list_controllers does on Hpe Networking

AI agents call aos8_list_controllers 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_controllers is rated Low

This tool performs a read-only query of network device information. It retrieves and displays existing controller data via a show command, with no capability to create, modify, delete, or execute operations. The blast radius of misuse is minimal — an attacker gains visibility into network topology but cannot alter configurations or cause damage.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'list' and description states 'List AOS8 Mobility Conductor controllers from `show switches`' — a query operation that retrieves controller information without modification.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs aos8_list_controllers 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_controllers, this is the rule to start with:

aos8_list_controllers Allowed

aos8_list_controllers 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_controllers": {}
  }
}

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_controllers call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about aos8_list_controllers

What does the aos8_list_controllers tool do? +

List AOS8 Mobility Conductor controllers from show switches. 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_controllers? +

Register the Hpe Networking MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for aos8_list_controllers: 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_controllers? +

aos8_list_controllers is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit aos8_list_controllers? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the aos8_list_controllers 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_controllers completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for aos8_list_controllers. 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_controllers? +

aos8_list_controllers 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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