pt_bridge_status

Verifica el estado del bridge HTTP con Packet Tracer.

Server MCP Packet Tracer mainorcruz/mcp_packet_tracer
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What pt_bridge_status does on MCP Packet Tracer

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

Why pt_bridge_status needs a policy

This tool retrieves the current state of the HTTP bridge without altering any configuration, executing commands, or triggering side effects. It is purely informational, analogous to a 'get' or 'status' query. Even in the context of network simulation (Packet Tracer), checking bridge status does not execute network operations, delete resources, or modify the topology.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'pt_bridge_status' and description 'Verifica el estado del bridge HTTP con Packet Tracer' indicate status verification/checking of an HTTP bridge connection.

Questions about pt_bridge_status

What does the pt_bridge_status tool do? +

Verifica el estado del bridge HTTP con Packet Tracer. It is categorised as a Read tool in the MCP Packet Tracer MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on pt_bridge_status? +

Register the MCP Packet Tracer MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for pt_bridge_status: 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 MCP Packet Tracer. Nothing to install.

What risk level is pt_bridge_status? +

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

Can I rate-limit pt_bridge_status? +

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

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

pt_bridge_status is provided by the MCP Packet Tracer MCP server (mainorcruz/mcp_packet_tracer). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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