pt_list_devices

Lista todos los dispositivos disponibles en Packet Tracer con sus puertos.

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

What pt_list_devices does on MCP Packet Tracer

AI agents call pt_list_devices 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_list_devices needs a policy

This tool queries and returns information about existing network topology elements (devices and their ports) without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any operations on them. It is a passive read-only operation with minimal risk even if misused by an agent.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'pt_list_devices' and description 'Lista todos los dispositivos disponibles en Packet Tracer con sus puertos' (Lists all available devices in Packet Tracer with their ports) clearly indicate data retrieval with no modification or side effects.

Questions about pt_list_devices

What does the pt_list_devices tool do? +

Lista todos los dispositivos disponibles en Packet Tracer con sus puertos. 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_list_devices? +

Register the MCP Packet Tracer MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for pt_list_devices: 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_list_devices? +

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

Can I rate-limit pt_list_devices? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the pt_list_devices 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_list_devices completely? +

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

pt_list_devices 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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