vpsa_list_pools

List all storage pools in the VPSA

Server Zadara Storage MCP Server zadarastorage/zadara-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What vpsa_list_pools does on Zadara Storage MCP Server

AI agents call vpsa_list_pools to retrieve information from Zadara Storage MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why vpsa_list_pools needs a policy

This tool performs a query/list operation to retrieve metadata about storage pools. It has no side effects, does not modify data, execute code, delete resources, or affect financial systems. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an AI agent listing pools cannot cause harm beyond information disclosure.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'vpsa_list_pools' and description 'List all storage pools in the VPSA' indicate a read-only operation that retrieves and enumerates storage pool information without modifying or executing operations.

Questions about vpsa_list_pools

What does the vpsa_list_pools tool do? +

List all storage pools in the VPSA. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Zadara Storage MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on vpsa_list_pools? +

Register the Zadara Storage MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for vpsa_list_pools: 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 Zadara Storage MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is vpsa_list_pools? +

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

Can I rate-limit vpsa_list_pools? +

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

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

vpsa_list_pools is provided by the Zadara Storage MCP Server MCP server (zadarastorage/zadara-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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