dhcp_servers

Return DHCP server definitions and networks.

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/dhcp-servers.md

WHAT IT DOES

What dhcp_servers does on Mcp Control Plane

AI agents call dhcp_servers 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 dhcp_servers is rated Low

This tool queries and returns DHCP server configuration and network information without modifying, executing, or destroying any data. It is a pure information retrieval operation with minimal security impact if misused—an agent could gather network topology information but cannot alter network configurations or execute commands.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'dhcp_servers' with description 'Return DHCP server definitions and networks' indicates data retrieval only. The verb 'Return' and lack of any modification, deletion, or execution language confirms read-only operation.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs dhcp_servers 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 dhcp_servers, this is the rule to start with:

dhcp_servers Allowed

dhcp_servers 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": {
    "dhcp_servers": {}
  }
}

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 dhcp_servers call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about dhcp_servers

What does the dhcp_servers tool do? +

Return DHCP server definitions and networks. 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 dhcp_servers? +

Register the Mcp Control Plane MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for dhcp_servers: 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 dhcp_servers? +

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

Can I rate-limit dhcp_servers? +

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

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

dhcp_servers 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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