aos8_get_events

Get recent AOS8 events from show events.

SERVERAPI-Central SOURCEsecure-ssid/centralmcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/secure-ssid-centralmcp/aos8-get-events.md

WHAT IT DOES

What aos8_get_events does on API-Central

AI agents call aos8_get_events to retrieve information from API-Central without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why aos8_get_events is rated Low

This tool retrieves and queries existing event logs from AOS8 devices. The verb 'Get' and the reference to a read-only 'show events' command confirm it performs data retrieval only, with no side effects, state changes, or operational impact. It fits the Read category as a data retrieval tool without reversible or irreversible modifications.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'aos8_get_events' and description 'Get recent AOS8 events from `show events`' indicates retrieval of event data with no modification or execution of operations.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs aos8_get_events safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and API-Central, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For aos8_get_events, this is the rule to start with:

aos8_get_events Allowed

aos8_get_events 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": {
    "aos8_get_events": {}
  }
}

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

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect API-Central, apply this rule, and every aos8_get_events call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about aos8_get_events

What does the aos8_get_events tool do? +

Get recent AOS8 events from show events. It is categorised as a Read tool in the API-Central MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on aos8_get_events? +

Register the API-Central MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for aos8_get_events: 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 API-Central. Nothing to install.

What risk level is aos8_get_events? +

aos8_get_events is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit aos8_get_events? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the aos8_get_events 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 aos8_get_events completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for aos8_get_events. 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 aos8_get_events? +

aos8_get_events is provided by the API-Central MCP server (secure-ssid/centralmcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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