list_server_snapshots

List snapshots for a server. Shows status, active snapshot, and snapshot files.

Server Morpheus MCP Server nixndme/morpheus-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What list_server_snapshots does on Morpheus MCP Server

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

Why list_server_snapshots needs a policy

This tool queries and displays existing snapshot information without modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. It is purely informational retrieval, making it a Read category tool with low severity since exposure poses minimal risk—an AI agent misusing it would only retrieve data about existing snapshots without altering infrastructure.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_server_snapshots' and description 'List snapshots for a server' indicate a retrieval operation. The verb 'List' and the function of showing status and snapshot files are read-only operations with no side effects.

Questions about list_server_snapshots

What does the list_server_snapshots tool do? +

List snapshots for a server. Shows status, active snapshot, and snapshot files. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Morpheus MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_server_snapshots? +

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

What risk level is list_server_snapshots? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_server_snapshots? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_server_snapshots 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_server_snapshots completely? +

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

list_server_snapshots is provided by the Morpheus MCP Server MCP server (nixndme/morpheus-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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