get_bandwidth

Get bandwidth usage statistics for an instance.

SERVERVultr MCP SOURCErsp2k/mcp-vultr

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/rsp2k-mcp-vultr/get-bandwidth.md

WHAT IT DOES

What get_bandwidth does on Vultr MCP

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

RISK

Why get_bandwidth is rated Low

This tool retrieves monitoring/usage data from an existing instance without modifying, creating, or deleting any resources. It is purely informational and carries minimal risk of misuse. Even if an AI agent has access to this tool, the worst outcome is viewing bandwidth statistics for instances it has access to, which does not affect infrastructure state or security.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_bandwidth' and description 'Get bandwidth usage statistics for an instance' indicate a query/retrieval operation with no side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs get_bandwidth safely

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

get_bandwidth Allowed

get_bandwidth 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": {
    "get_bandwidth": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about get_bandwidth

What does the get_bandwidth tool do? +

Get bandwidth usage statistics for an instance. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Vultr MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_bandwidth? +

Register the Vultr MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_bandwidth: 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 Vultr MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_bandwidth? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_bandwidth? +

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

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

get_bandwidth is provided by the Vultr MCP server (rsp2k/mcp-vultr). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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