apt_summary

Show upgradable packages and simulated autoremove.

SERVERMcp Control Plane SOURCEalbertik322-sudo/mcp-control-plane

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/mcp-control-plane/apt-summary.md

WHAT IT DOES

What apt_summary does on Mcp Control Plane

AI agents call apt_summary to retrieve information from Mcp Control Plane without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why apt_summary is rated Low

This tool queries package management state (upgradable packages and simulated removal scenarios) without executing actual changes. It retrieves and displays information, which is characteristic of Read operations. The use of 'simulated' confirms no destructive action occurs. Blast radius is minimal—worst case is incorrect information displayed to the user.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'apt_summary' and description 'Show upgradable packages and simulated autoremove' indicate read-only operations: 'show' and 'simulated' (not actual removal). No packages are modified or deleted.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs apt_summary safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Mcp Control Plane, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For apt_summary, this is the rule to start with:

apt_summary Allowed

apt_summary is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "apt_summary": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Mcp Control Plane, apply this rule, and every apt_summary call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about apt_summary

What does the apt_summary tool do? +

Show upgradable packages and simulated autoremove. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Mcp Control Plane MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on apt_summary? +

Register the Mcp Control Plane MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for apt_summary: 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 Control Plane. Nothing to install.

What risk level is apt_summary? +

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

Can I rate-limit apt_summary? +

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

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

apt_summary is provided by the Mcp Control Plane MCP server (albertik322-sudo/mcp-control-plane). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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