get_cx_mac_table

Get the MAC address table from a CX switch.

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/get-cx-mac-table.md

WHAT IT DOES

What get_cx_mac_table does on API-Central

AI agents call get_cx_mac_table 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 get_cx_mac_table is rated Low

This tool retrieves network MAC address information from a switch without modifying, deleting, or executing operations. MAC address tables are static reference data used for network diagnostics and monitoring. Misuse would result in information disclosure only, not network disruption or data modification.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'get_cx_mac_table' and description states 'Get the MAC address table from a CX switch.' The verb 'get' and the read-only nature of retrieving a MAC address table indicate data retrieval with no side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

get_cx_mac_table Allowed

get_cx_mac_table 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_cx_mac_table": {}
  }
}

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 get_cx_mac_table call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about get_cx_mac_table

What does the get_cx_mac_table tool do? +

Get the MAC address table from a CX switch. 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 get_cx_mac_table? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit get_cx_mac_table? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_cx_mac_table 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_cx_mac_table completely? +

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

get_cx_mac_table 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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