create_gw_policy

A write tool on the Hpe Networking MCP server.

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/create-gw-policy.md

WHAT IT DOES

What create_gw_policy does on Hpe Networking

AI agents use create_gw_policy 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 create_gw_policy is rated Medium

The tool creates (not deletes or executes arbitrary code) a gateway policy, which is a write operation modifying network configuration. Without a description, confidence is reduced but the 'create_' prefix and policy domain (among sibling configuration tools like 'add_devices_to_group', 'add_mac_registration') establish it as a Write-category tool.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_gw_policy' indicates creation of gateway policies. Server context describes 'configuration' operations for 'device migration, SSID management, switch provisioning.' Creating gateway policies is a reversible configuration change.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

create_gw_policy Rate-limited

create_gw_policy 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": {
    "create_gw_policy": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_gw_policy_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 create_gw_policy call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about create_gw_policy

What does the create_gw_policy tool do? +

create_gw_policy is a write tool on the Hpe Networking MCP server. 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 create_gw_policy? +

Register the Hpe Networking MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_gw_policy: 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 create_gw_policy? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_gw_policy? +

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

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

create_gw_policy 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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