Get mesh network topology
AI agents call iot_mesh_topology to retrieve information from Claude Flow without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
This tool queries and returns data about a mesh network's topology without creating, modifying, deleting, executing code, or triggering external operations. It is a straightforward read-only information retrieval function, presenting minimal security risk.
From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'get' action verb and description states 'Get mesh network topology' — purely a retrieval operation with no modification or side effects.
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
Get mesh network topology. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Claude Flow MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Claude Flow MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for iot_mesh_topology: 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 Claude Flow. Nothing to install.
iot_mesh_topology is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the iot_mesh_topology 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for iot_mesh_topology. 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.
iot_mesh_topology is provided by the Claude Flow MCP server (claude-flow). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.