list_swarms

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

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

WHAT IT DOES

What list_swarms does on Hpe Networking

AI agents call list_swarms 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_swarms is rated Low

Based on naming convention, this tool retrieves or queries swarm information from the HPE Aruba Central network platform. The 'list' prefix strongly suggests it performs enumeration without modification. Lack of description reduces confidence slightly, but the pattern is consistent with Read-category tools.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_swarms' indicates a listing/retrieval operation. No description provided, but 'list_*' patterns are characteristically Read operations that query and return data without side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

list_swarms Allowed

list_swarms 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_swarms": {}
  }
}

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_swarms call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about list_swarms

What does the list_swarms tool do? +

list_swarms 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_swarms? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit list_swarms? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_swarms 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_swarms completely? +

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

list_swarms 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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