mikrotik_get_watchdog_types

Lists available watchdog timer types (READ-ONLY, safe)

SERVERMikroTik Cursor MCP SOURCEkevinpez/mikrotik-cursor-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/kevinpez-mikrotik-cursor-mcp/mikrotik-get-watchdog-types.md

WHAT IT DOES

What mikrotik_get_watchdog_types does on MikroTik Cursor MCP

AI agents call mikrotik_get_watchdog_types to retrieve information from MikroTik Cursor MCP without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why mikrotik_get_watchdog_types is rated Low

The tool retrieves configuration metadata (watchdog timer types) from the MikroTik router without modifying any state. The explicit 'READ-ONLY' designation and 'safe' characterization confirm this is a passive data query. No blast radius from misuse beyond information disclosure of router capabilities.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'get_' prefix and description explicitly states 'READ-ONLY, safe' and 'Lists available watchdog timer types'. This is a retrieval operation with no side effects.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs mikrotik_get_watchdog_types safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and MikroTik Cursor MCP, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For mikrotik_get_watchdog_types, this is the rule to start with:

mikrotik_get_watchdog_types Allowed

mikrotik_get_watchdog_types 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": {
    "mikrotik_get_watchdog_types": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect MikroTik Cursor MCP, apply this rule, and every mikrotik_get_watchdog_types call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about mikrotik_get_watchdog_types

What does the mikrotik_get_watchdog_types tool do? +

Lists available watchdog timer types (READ-ONLY, safe). It is categorised as a Read tool in the MikroTik Cursor MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on mikrotik_get_watchdog_types? +

Register the MikroTik Cursor MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for mikrotik_get_watchdog_types: 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 MikroTik Cursor MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is mikrotik_get_watchdog_types? +

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

Can I rate-limit mikrotik_get_watchdog_types? +

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

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

mikrotik_get_watchdog_types is provided by the MikroTik Cursor MCP server (kevinpez/mikrotik-cursor-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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