list_scope_devices

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/list-scope-devices.md

WHAT IT DOES

What list_scope_devices does on Hpe Networking

AI agents call list_scope_devices 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 list_scope_devices is rated Low

The 'list' verb pattern indicates a retrieval operation that queries existing data. While the description is empty and reduces confidence slightly, the server context (HPE Aruba Central network operations) and sibling tools (add_devices_to_group, add_glp_scope_group_scopes, etc.) confirm this server performs device and scope management where 'list_scope_devices' would enumerate devices within a scope.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_scope_devices' uses the verb 'list', which retrieves or queries data without side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

list_scope_devices Allowed

list_scope_devices 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_scope_devices": {}
  }
}

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 list_scope_devices call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about list_scope_devices

What does the list_scope_devices tool do? +

list_scope_devices 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 list_scope_devices? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit list_scope_devices? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_scope_devices 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_scope_devices completely? +

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

list_scope_devices 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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