edgeconnect_list_address_groups

List EdgeConnect ACL address groups with compact fields.

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/edgeconnect-list-address-groups.md

WHAT IT DOES

What edgeconnect_list_address_groups does on Hpe Networking

AI agents call edgeconnect_list_address_groups 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 edgeconnect_list_address_groups is rated Low

This tool retrieves and displays existing address group configurations without creating, modifying, or deleting any data. The use of 'list' combined with the read-only query nature of retrieving ACL address group information makes this clearly a Read operation with minimal security risk.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'list' and description states 'List EdgeConnect ACL address groups' - a pure query/retrieval operation with no modification or side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

edgeconnect_list_address_groups Allowed

edgeconnect_list_address_groups 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": {
    "edgeconnect_list_address_groups": {}
  }
}

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 edgeconnect_list_address_groups call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about edgeconnect_list_address_groups

What does the edgeconnect_list_address_groups tool do? +

List EdgeConnect ACL address groups with compact fields. 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 edgeconnect_list_address_groups? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit edgeconnect_list_address_groups? +

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

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

edgeconnect_list_address_groups 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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