network_interface_list
List all network interfaces on the TrueNAS system, including physical NICs, VLANs, bridges, and bond/LAGG interfaces.
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What network_interface_list does on Nasbridge
AI agents call network_interface_list to retrieve information from Nasbridge without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
Why network_interface_list is rated Low
This tool retrieves and enumerates network interface configuration data without side effects. It performs passive information gathering about network infrastructure, which is characteristic of Read category tools. The severity is low because network interface enumeration does not expose sensitive credentials or enable direct system compromise, though the information could inform further reconnaissance.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'network_interface_list' and description 'List all network interfaces' indicates a read-only query operation with no data modification or system alteration.
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The rule that runs network_interface_list safely
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Nasbridge, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For network_interface_list, this is the rule to start with:
network_interface_list is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Nasbridge, apply this rule, and every network_interface_list call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about network_interface_list
List all network interfaces on the TrueNAS system, including physical NICs, VLANs, bridges, and bond/LAGG interfaces. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Nasbridge MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Nasbridge MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for network_interface_list: 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 Nasbridge. Nothing to install.
network_interface_list is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the network_interface_list 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for network_interface_list. 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.
network_interface_list is provided by the Nasbridge MCP server (maverick0628/nasbridge). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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