get_machine_topology

Local machine registry and topology diagnostics: machines, path overrides, agents, stale locks.

SERVERTodos SOURCE@hasna/todos

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/todos/get-machine-topology.md

WHAT IT DOES

What get_machine_topology does on Todos

AI agents call get_machine_topology to retrieve information from Todos 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_machine_topology is rated Low

This tool retrieves system topology and diagnostic metadata (machines, path overrides, agents, stale locks) without modifying, executing code, or destroying anything. It is a classic information-retrieval operation with minimal blast radius if misused.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_machine_topology' and description 'Local machine registry and topology diagnostics: machines, path overrides, agents, stale locks' indicate retrieval and querying of diagnostic information.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs get_machine_topology safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Todos, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For get_machine_topology, this is the rule to start with:

get_machine_topology Allowed

get_machine_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_machine_topology": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Todos, apply this rule, and every get_machine_topology call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about get_machine_topology

What does the get_machine_topology tool do? +

Local machine registry and topology diagnostics: machines, path overrides, agents, stale locks. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Todos MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_machine_topology? +

Register the Todos MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_machine_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 Todos. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_machine_topology? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_machine_topology? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_machine_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_machine_topology completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for get_machine_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_machine_topology? +

get_machine_topology is provided by the Todos MCP server (@hasna/todos). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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