mikrotik_list_available_packages

Lists all available packages that can be installed (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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WHAT IT DOES

What mikrotik_list_available_packages does on MikroTik Cursor MCP

AI agents call mikrotik_list_available_packages 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_list_available_packages is rated Low

This tool only queries and retrieves data about available packages on the MikroTik router. It performs no modifications, deletions, or execution of commands. The read-only designation and list operation confirm this is a pure data retrieval function with no side effects.

From the tool's definition Tool description explicitly states "READ-ONLY, safe" and name indicates "list" operation which retrieves package information without modification.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs mikrotik_list_available_packages 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_list_available_packages, this is the rule to start with:

mikrotik_list_available_packages Allowed

mikrotik_list_available_packages 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_list_available_packages": {}
  }
}

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_list_available_packages call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about mikrotik_list_available_packages

What does the mikrotik_list_available_packages tool do? +

Lists all available packages that can be installed (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_list_available_packages? +

Register the MikroTik Cursor MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for mikrotik_list_available_packages: 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_list_available_packages? +

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

Can I rate-limit mikrotik_list_available_packages? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the mikrotik_list_available_packages 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_list_available_packages completely? +

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

mikrotik_list_available_packages 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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