// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

PENTEST MCP SERVER TOOLS

12 tools from the Pentest MCP Server MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

// ALL 12 PENTEST MCP SERVER TOOLS

READ 6 tools

Read parse_tool_output Parse common pentest tool outputs (nmap XML, JSON, etc.) Read download_file Download a file from the your OS system Read get_session_history Get command history for a specific tmux session Read get_system_status Get your OS system resource usage and status Read list_sessions List all active tmux sessions Read read_output Get current output from a session

WRITE 1 tools

Write upload_file Upload a file to the your OS system

DESTRUCTIVE 1 tools

Destructive kill_session Terminate a tmux session

EXECUTE 4 tools

Execute execute Execute a command in a persistent tmux session with trigger-based monitoring Execute recover_sessions Find and reconnect to orphaned tmux sessions Execute create_session Create a new persistent tmux session Execute send_input Send input to an interactive session

// FAQ

How many tools does the Pentest MCP Server MCP server have? +

The Pentest MCP Server MCP server exposes 12 tools across 4 categories: Read, Write, Destructive, Execute.

How do I enforce policies on Pentest MCP Server tools? +

Route the Pentest MCP Server server through the PolicyLayer gateway. Define allow, deny, or approval rules per tool in the dashboard; they are enforced on every call before it reaches the server.

What risk categories do Pentest MCP Server tools fall into? +

Pentest MCP Server tools are categorised as Read (6), Write (1), Destructive (1), Execute (4). Each category has a recommended default policy.

Enforce policy on every Pentest MCP Server tool call.

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