list_firmware_upgrades

A read tool on the API-Central MCP server.

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/list-firmware-upgrades.md

WHAT IT DOES

What list_firmware_upgrades does on API-Central

AI agents call list_firmware_upgrades 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 list_firmware_upgrades is rated Low

Despite the empty description limiting confidence, the verb 'list' conventionally denotes retrieval of data without side effects. In the context of network operations (HPE Aruba Central), listing firmware upgrades would query upgrade history or availability without triggering changes.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_firmware_upgrades' indicates a listing/querying operation that retrieves existing firmware upgrade records or status without modifying data. The 'list' verb is strongly associated with read-only operations.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

list_firmware_upgrades Allowed

list_firmware_upgrades 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": {
    "list_firmware_upgrades": {}
  }
}

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 list_firmware_upgrades call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about list_firmware_upgrades

What does the list_firmware_upgrades tool do? +

list_firmware_upgrades is a read tool on the API-Central MCP server. 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 list_firmware_upgrades? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit list_firmware_upgrades? +

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

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

list_firmware_upgrades 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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