unifi_list_traffic_matching_lists

List traffic matching lists at a site — named collections of ports or IPs reused in firewall/ACL rules. Returns: id, type (PORTS/IPV4_ADDRESSES/IPV6_ADDRESSES), name, items[]. Use for: finding the matching-list ID to reference from a firewall policy.

Server UniFi Network MCP Server owine/unifi-network-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What unifi_list_traffic_matching_lists does on UniFi Network MCP Server

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

Why unifi_list_traffic_matching_lists needs a policy

This tool performs a query operation to retrieve and display existing traffic matching lists from a UniFi site. It does not create, modify, delete, or execute any changes—it only reads and returns configuration data. The low severity reflects minimal blast radius: misuse retrieves network policy information but does not alter infrastructure or enable unauthorized access on its own.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'List traffic matching lists' and 'Returns: id, type, name, items[]', with purpose to find IDs for reference. The verb 'list' and return-only operation indicate data retrieval with no side effects.

Questions about unifi_list_traffic_matching_lists

What does the unifi_list_traffic_matching_lists tool do? +

List traffic matching lists at a site — named collections of ports or IPs reused in firewall/ACL rules. Returns: id, type (PORTS/IPV4_ADDRESSES/IPV6_ADDRESSES), name, items[]. Use for: finding the matching-list ID to reference from a firewall policy. It is categorised as a Read tool in the UniFi Network MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on unifi_list_traffic_matching_lists? +

Register the UniFi Network MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for unifi_list_traffic_matching_lists: 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 UniFi Network MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is unifi_list_traffic_matching_lists? +

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

Can I rate-limit unifi_list_traffic_matching_lists? +

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

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

unifi_list_traffic_matching_lists is provided by the UniFi Network MCP Server MCP server (owine/unifi-network-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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