mikrotik_list_dhcp_servers

Lists DHCP servers on MikroTik device

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

What mikrotik_list_dhcp_servers does on MikroTik Cursor MCP

AI agents call mikrotik_list_dhcp_servers 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_dhcp_servers needs a policy

This tool retrieves DHCP server information from the router. It performs a read-only query with no side effects on the device state. While the MikroTik environment contains network-critical infrastructure, merely listing existing DHCP servers poses minimal risk and is a standard operational query.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'list' and description states 'Lists DHCP servers on MikroTik device' — a pure query operation that retrieves configuration data without modification.

Questions about mikrotik_list_dhcp_servers

What does the mikrotik_list_dhcp_servers tool do? +

Lists DHCP servers on MikroTik device. 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_dhcp_servers? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit mikrotik_list_dhcp_servers? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the mikrotik_list_dhcp_servers 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_dhcp_servers completely? +

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

mikrotik_list_dhcp_servers 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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