clearpass_status

Report whether ClearPass backend is configured.

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/clearpass-status.md

WHAT IT DOES

What clearpass_status does on API-Central

AI agents call clearpass_status 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_status is rated Low

This tool queries and reports configuration status of a backend system. It retrieves existing data without creating, modifying, executing operations, or causing irreversible changes. The read-only nature and informational purpose place it firmly in the Read category with low severity, as misuse by an AI agent would only result in information disclosure rather than operational or financial impact.

From the tool's definition 'Report whether ClearPass backend is configured' - purely retrieves status information with no modification or execution capabilities.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

clearpass_status Allowed

clearpass_status 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_status": {}
  }
}

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_status call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about clearpass_status

What does the clearpass_status tool do? +

Report whether ClearPass backend is configured. 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_status? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit clearpass_status? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the clearpass_status 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_status completely? +

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

clearpass_status 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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