list_ssids

Return wlan-ssid objects from Aruba New Central (bounded by default).

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-ssids.md

WHAT IT DOES

What list_ssids does on Hpe Networking

AI agents call list_ssids 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_ssids is rated Low

This tool retrieves WLAN SSID configuration objects from Aruba Central without modifying, deleting, or executing operations. It is a straightforward query operation with no side effects, fitting the 'Read' category. Low severity because SSID information disclosure has limited blast radius and does not enable unauthorized changes or resource consumption.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_ssids' and description 'Return wlan-ssid objects' indicate data retrieval with no modification capability. The phrase 'bounded by default' suggests scope limitations typical of read-only queries.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

list_ssids Allowed

list_ssids 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_ssids": {}
  }
}

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_ssids call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about list_ssids

What does the list_ssids tool do? +

Return wlan-ssid objects from Aruba New Central (bounded by default). 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_ssids? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit list_ssids? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_ssids 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_ssids completely? +

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

list_ssids 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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