mist_list_gateways

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/mist-list-gateways.md

WHAT IT DOES

What mist_list_gateways does on Hpe Networking

AI agents call mist_list_gateways 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_list_gateways is rated Low

The 'list' verb in the tool name indicates this retrieves or queries gateway information without modifying, deleting, or executing operations. Within the context of a network operations platform, listing gateways is a read-only monitoring activity. Confidence is slightly reduced due to empty description, but the verb semantics are clear.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'mist_list_gateways' contains 'list' which indicates a query/retrieval operation with no side effects. The tool is part of a monitoring and operations API suite for network infrastructure.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

mist_list_gateways Allowed

mist_list_gateways 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_list_gateways": {}
  }
}

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_list_gateways call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about mist_list_gateways

What does the mist_list_gateways tool do? +

mist_list_gateways 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 mist_list_gateways? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit mist_list_gateways? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the mist_list_gateways 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_list_gateways completely? +

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

mist_list_gateways 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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