Remove banner configuration from router
AI agents call remove_banner to permanently remove resources in Netmiko MCP Server — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
Removing a banner configuration is a destructive, irreversible action that modifies the running/startup configuration of a network device by deleting an existing banner. Banners (MOTD, login, exec) are often required for legal/compliance notices. Unauthorized removal could have compliance and security implications. The action cannot be undone without a backup, making it Destructive rather than merely Write.
From the tool's definition 'Remove banner configuration from router' — explicitly removes/deletes an existing configuration element from a network device
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Remove banner configuration from router. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Netmiko MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
Register the Netmiko MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for remove_banner: 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 Netmiko MCP Server. Nothing to install.
remove_banner is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the remove_banner 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for remove_banner. 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.
remove_banner is provided by the Netmiko MCP Server MCP server (owen123-lang/netmiko_mcp_server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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