list_processes · ASUS Merlin Router MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What list_processes does on ASUS Merlin Router MCP Server

AI agents call list_processes to retrieve information from ASUS Merlin Router MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why list_processes needs a policy

This tool retrieves information about running processes on the router. It performs no side effects, creates no changes, executes no commands, and does not delete or move resources. It is a straightforward read operation analogous to 'ps' or 'top' commands. While the server as a whole supports destructive operations (e.g., execute_command), this specific tool is limited to process enumeration.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_processes' and description 'List running processes on the router' indicate a query operation that retrieves system state without modification.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access list_processes gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control list_processes

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and ASUS Merlin Router MCP Server, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for list_processes:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "list_processes": {}
  }
}

list_processes is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

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EXPLORE

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FAQ

Questions about list_processes

What does the list_processes tool do? +

List running processes on the router. It is categorised as a Read tool in the ASUS Merlin Router MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_processes? +

Register the ASUS Merlin Router MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_processes: 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 ASUS Merlin Router MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is list_processes? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_processes? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_processes 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_processes completely? +

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

list_processes is provided by the ASUS Merlin Router MCP Server MCP server (kcsoukup/asus-merlin-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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