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opn_list_firewall_aliases

List firewall alias definitions (IP lists, port groups, GeoIP, URLs).

How to control opn_list_firewall_aliases ↓

What opn_list_firewall_aliases does on OPNsense MCP Server

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

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Why opn_list_firewall_aliases needs a policy

This tool retrieves and queries firewall alias configuration data without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. It has no side effects and returns informational data only. The blast radius of misuse is minimal, as an AI agent listing existing aliases cannot cause harm or gain unauthorized access to systems beyond information disclosure, which is inherent to a read operation.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'list' and description states it 'List[s] firewall alias definitions' with no modification or execution capability mentioned. Lists IP lists, port groups, GeoIP, and URLs—all read-only operations.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access opn_list_firewall_aliases gives an agent:

How to control opn_list_firewall_aliases

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and OPNsense MCP Server, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for opn_list_firewall_aliases:

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "opn_list_firewall_aliases": {}
  }
}

opn_list_firewall_aliases is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

  1. Create a free account and register OPNsense MCP Server — nothing to install.
  2. Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
  3. Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.
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Questions about opn_list_firewall_aliases

What does the opn_list_firewall_aliases tool do? +

List firewall alias definitions (IP lists, port groups, GeoIP, URLs). It is categorised as a Read tool in the OPNsense MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on opn_list_firewall_aliases? +

Register the OPNsense MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for opn_list_firewall_aliases: 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 OPNsense MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is opn_list_firewall_aliases? +

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

Can I rate-limit opn_list_firewall_aliases? +

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

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

opn_list_firewall_aliases is provided by the OPNsense MCP Server MCP server (lucamarien/opnsense-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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