mist_status

Report whether Mist backend is configured.

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-status.md

WHAT IT DOES

What mist_status does on Hpe Networking

AI agents call mist_status 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_status is rated Low

This tool performs a read-only check of backend configuration status. It returns information about whether a system component (Mist backend) is configured, which is a query operation with no side effects, no code execution, and no data modification. This is a straightforward monitoring/status check typical of Read category tools.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'mist_status' and description 'Report whether Mist backend is configured' indicate a status query operation that retrieves configuration state without modifying, deleting, or executing external operations.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

mist_status Allowed

mist_status 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_status": {}
  }
}

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_status call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about mist_status

What does the mist_status tool do? +

Report whether Mist backend is configured. 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_status? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit mist_status? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the mist_status 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_status completely? +

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

mist_status 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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