pt_query_topology

Consulta qué dispositivos hay actualmente en Packet Tracer.

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

What pt_query_topology does on MCP Packet Tracer

AI agents call pt_query_topology 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_query_topology needs a policy

This tool performs a query operation to list or retrieve information about existing devices in the simulated network. It has no side effects, does not modify data, execute commands, delete resources, or commit financial transactions. It is purely informational and falls clearly into the Read category with low severity since it only accesses existing topology data.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'pt_query_topology' and description 'Consulta qué dispositivos hay actualmente en Packet Tracer' (queries what devices are currently in Packet Tracer) indicate a read-only operation that retrieves the state of the network topology without modifying…

Questions about pt_query_topology

What does the pt_query_topology tool do? +

Consulta qué dispositivos hay actualmente en 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_query_topology? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit pt_query_topology? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the pt_query_topology 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_query_topology completely? +

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

pt_query_topology 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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