list_host_tags

A read tool on the CloudStack MCP server.

SERVERCloudStack MCP Server SOURCEmozg31337/cloudstack-mcp-server

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/mozg31337-cloudstack-mcp-server/list-host-tags.md

WHAT IT DOES

What list_host_tags does on CloudStack MCP Server

AI agents call list_host_tags to retrieve information from CloudStack MCP Server without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why list_host_tags is rated Low

This tool performs a simple data retrieval operation with no side effects. It queries and returns host tags from the CloudStack infrastructure without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. This is a straightforward read operation with minimal security risk.

From the tool's definition Tool name and description explicitly indicate a retrieval operation: 'list_host_tags' with description 'List host tags'. The 'list' operation is a standard read-only query that retrieves existing data without modification.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs list_host_tags safely

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

list_host_tags Allowed

list_host_tags 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": {
    "list_host_tags": {}
  }
}

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

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect CloudStack MCP Server, apply this rule, and every list_host_tags call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about list_host_tags

What does the list_host_tags tool do? +

list_host_tags is a read tool on the CloudStack MCP Server MCP server. It is categorised as a Read tool in the CloudStack MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_host_tags? +

Register the CloudStack MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_host_tags: 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 CloudStack MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is list_host_tags? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_host_tags? +

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

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

list_host_tags is provided by the CloudStack MCP Server MCP server (mozg31337/cloudstack-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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