aos8_list_ap_groups

List AP-group configuration objects at an AOS8 hierarchy node.

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-list-ap-groups.md

WHAT IT DOES

What aos8_list_ap_groups does on API-Central

AI agents call aos8_list_ap_groups 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_list_ap_groups is rated Low

The tool retrieves and queries AP-group configuration data from an AOS8 hierarchy node without causing side effects. It performs a read-only operation consistent with the 'Read' category for list/query operations. Severity is low as unauthorized data access to network group configurations has limited immediate impact compared to configuration changes or financial operations.

From the tool's definition Tool name includes 'list' and description states 'List AP-group configuration objects' with no mention of modification, deletion, or execution of actions. This is a retrieval operation.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs aos8_list_ap_groups 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_list_ap_groups, this is the rule to start with:

aos8_list_ap_groups Allowed

aos8_list_ap_groups 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_list_ap_groups": {}
  }
}

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_list_ap_groups call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about aos8_list_ap_groups

What does the aos8_list_ap_groups tool do? +

List AP-group configuration objects at an AOS8 hierarchy node. 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_list_ap_groups? +

Register the API-Central MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for aos8_list_ap_groups: 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_list_ap_groups? +

aos8_list_ap_groups is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit aos8_list_ap_groups? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the aos8_list_ap_groups 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_list_ap_groups completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for aos8_list_ap_groups. 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_list_ap_groups? +

aos8_list_ap_groups 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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