apstra_create_connectivity_template

Guarded create/update for one Apstra connectivity template.

SERVERHpe Networking SOURCEsecure-ssid/hpe-networking-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/hpe-networking-mcp/apstra-create-connectivity-template.md

WHAT IT DOES

What apstra_create_connectivity_template does on Hpe Networking

AI agents use apstra_create_connectivity_template to create or update resources in Hpe Networking, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Hpe Networking environment.

RISK

Why apstra_create_connectivity_template is rated Medium

This tool creates or updates network connectivity templates, which are configuration artifacts that affect network operations. While reversible (can be modified or deleted), creating/updating connectivity templates is a Write-category action with potential high severity due to blast radius: misconfigured templates could affect multiple network deployments and device configurations across the Aruba Central…

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'create/update for one Apstra connectivity template' - creates or modifies connectivity configuration templates in the Apstra network automation platform.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs apstra_create_connectivity_template safely

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

apstra_create_connectivity_template Rate-limited

apstra_create_connectivity_template stays usable, but capped: an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "apstra_create_connectivity_template": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "apstra_create_connectivity_template_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about apstra_create_connectivity_template

What does the apstra_create_connectivity_template tool do? +

Guarded create/update for one Apstra connectivity template. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Hpe Networking MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on apstra_create_connectivity_template? +

Register the Hpe Networking MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for apstra_create_connectivity_template: 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 Hpe Networking. Nothing to install.

What risk level is apstra_create_connectivity_template? +

apstra_create_connectivity_template is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit apstra_create_connectivity_template? +

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

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

apstra_create_connectivity_template is provided by the Hpe Networking MCP server (secure-ssid/hpe-networking-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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