mikrotik_list_containers

Lists all containers

Server MikroTik Cursor MCP kevinpez/mikrotik-cursor-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What mikrotik_list_containers does on MikroTik Cursor MCP

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

Why mikrotik_list_containers needs a policy

The tool only retrieves and displays information about containers without modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. It is a read-only query operation that poses minimal risk when called by an AI agent.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'mikrotik_list_containers' and description states 'Lists all containers' — this is a query/retrieval operation with no side effects.

Questions about mikrotik_list_containers

What does the mikrotik_list_containers tool do? +

Lists all containers. 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_containers? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit mikrotik_list_containers? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the mikrotik_list_containers 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_containers completely? +

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

mikrotik_list_containers 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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