clearpass_get_network_device

Get a ClearPass network device (NAD) by name or numeric ID.

SERVERAPI-Central SOURCEsecure-ssid/centralmcp

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/secure-ssid-centralmcp/clearpass-get-network-device.md

WHAT IT DOES

What clearpass_get_network_device does on API-Central

AI agents call clearpass_get_network_device 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 clearpass_get_network_device is rated Low

This tool queries and retrieves information about a network device from ClearPass by identifier. It performs a read-only lookup operation with no capability to modify, delete, or execute actions. The blast radius of misuse is limited to information disclosure of network device details.

From the tool's definition Tool name includes 'get' and description states 'Get a ClearPass network device (NAD) by name or numeric ID' — pure retrieval operation with no modification or side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

clearpass_get_network_device Allowed

clearpass_get_network_device 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": {
    "clearpass_get_network_device": {}
  }
}

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 clearpass_get_network_device call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about clearpass_get_network_device

What does the clearpass_get_network_device tool do? +

Get a ClearPass network device (NAD) by name or numeric ID. 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 clearpass_get_network_device? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit clearpass_get_network_device? +

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

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

clearpass_get_network_device 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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