mist_get_gateway

Get one Mist WAN Edge gateway (SRX or SSR) with compact status 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 →

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WHAT IT DOES

What mist_get_gateway does on Hpe Networking

AI agents call mist_get_gateway 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 mist_get_gateway is rated Low

This tool queries and retrieves information about a single WAN Edge gateway device, returning its status. It performs no data modification, deletion, code execution, or financial operations. The retrieval of network device status information is a read-only operation with minimal blast radius if misused by an agent.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'mist_get_gateway' uses 'get' verb and description states 'Get one Mist WAN Edge gateway' with 'compact status fields' - purely retrieves data without modification or side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

mist_get_gateway Allowed

mist_get_gateway 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": {
    "mist_get_gateway": {}
  }
}

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 mist_get_gateway call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about mist_get_gateway

What does the mist_get_gateway tool do? +

Get one Mist WAN Edge gateway (SRX or SSR) with compact status 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 mist_get_gateway? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit mist_get_gateway? +

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

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

mist_get_gateway 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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