list_nics

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-nics.md

WHAT IT DOES

What list_nics does on CloudStack MCP Server

AI agents call list_nics 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_nics is rated Low

This tool retrieves or lists existing NICs (network interface cards) in the CloudStack infrastructure. It performs a query operation with no side effects—no data is created, modified, deleted, or executed. This is a straightforward read operation typical of inventory or status queries in infrastructure management systems.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_nics' and description 'List NICs' indicate a retrieval operation that queries network interface cards without modification or execution.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

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

list_nics Allowed

list_nics 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_nics": {}
  }
}

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_nics call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about list_nics

What does the list_nics tool do? +

list_nics 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_nics? +

Register the CloudStack MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_nics: 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_nics? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_nics? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_nics 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_nics completely? +

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

list_nics 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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