get_topology

Fetch the network topology (nodes + links) for a site.

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/get-topology.md

WHAT IT DOES

What get_topology does on API-Central

AI agents call get_topology 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_topology is rated Low

The tool performs a read-only query to retrieve network topology information. 'Fetch' is explicitly a data retrieval operation with no side effects. There is no capability to modify, delete, or execute commands. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an attacker gains visibility into network structure but cannot alter it or compromise devices.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_topology' and description 'Fetch the network topology (nodes + links) for a site' indicate retrieval of network structural data with no modification or execution of operations.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

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

get_topology Allowed

get_topology 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_topology": {}
  }
}

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_topology call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about get_topology

What does the get_topology tool do? +

Fetch the network topology (nodes + links) for a site. 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_topology? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit get_topology? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_topology 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_topology completely? +

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

get_topology 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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