wifi_show_interfaces

Show WiFi adapter interfaces and their status

SERVERMcp Windows SOURCEmukul975/mcp-windows-automation

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/mukul975-mcp-windows-automation/wifi-show-interfaces.md

WHAT IT DOES

What wifi_show_interfaces does on Mcp Windows

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

RISK

Why wifi_show_interfaces is rated Low

This tool retrieves and displays WiFi interface configuration and status data. It has no side effects—it neither creates, modifies, deletes, nor executes operations. It is a straightforward informational read operation, making it low severity with high confidence.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'wifi_show_interfaces' and description 'Show WiFi adapter interfaces and their status' indicate a query/retrieval operation that returns information about network adapters without modifying system state.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs wifi_show_interfaces safely

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

wifi_show_interfaces Allowed

wifi_show_interfaces 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": {
    "wifi_show_interfaces": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about wifi_show_interfaces

What does the wifi_show_interfaces tool do? +

Show WiFi adapter interfaces and their status. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Mcp Windows MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on wifi_show_interfaces? +

Register the Mcp Windows MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for wifi_show_interfaces: 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 Windows. Nothing to install.

What risk level is wifi_show_interfaces? +

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

Can I rate-limit wifi_show_interfaces? +

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

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

wifi_show_interfaces is provided by the Mcp Windows MCP server (mukul975/mcp-windows-automation). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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