get_switch_spanning_tree

A read tool on the Hpe Networking MCP server.

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/get-switch-spanning-tree.md

WHAT IT DOES

What get_switch_spanning_tree does on Hpe Networking

AI agents call get_switch_spanning_tree 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 get_switch_spanning_tree is rated Low

This tool retrieves spanning tree protocol information from a switch for monitoring and diagnostic purposes. It queries existing network state without modifying, deleting, or executing external operations. The 'get' prefix and lack of modification keywords (create, update, delete, apply) strongly indicate a read-only information retrieval function.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_switch_spanning_tree' uses the 'get' verb, which typically indicates a retrieval operation. The spanning tree is a network topology protocol state that is read-only in nature.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

get_switch_spanning_tree Allowed

get_switch_spanning_tree 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": {
    "get_switch_spanning_tree": {}
  }
}

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 get_switch_spanning_tree call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about get_switch_spanning_tree

What does the get_switch_spanning_tree tool do? +

get_switch_spanning_tree is a read tool on the Hpe Networking MCP server. 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 get_switch_spanning_tree? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit get_switch_spanning_tree? +

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

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

get_switch_spanning_tree 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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