apstra_get_diff_status

Get compact staging-vs-active diff status for one Apstra blueprint.

SERVERAPI-Central SOURCEsecure-ssid/centralmcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What apstra_get_diff_status does on API-Central

AI agents call apstra_get_diff_status to retrieve information from API-Central without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why apstra_get_diff_status is rated Low

This tool queries and retrieves diff status information between staging and active configurations in an Apstra blueprint. The verb 'Get' and the read-only nature of comparing states (no creation, modification, or deletion) classify this as a Read operation.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'apstra_get_diff_status' and description 'Get compact staging-vs-active diff status' indicate a retrieval operation that compares configuration states without modifying data.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs apstra_get_diff_status safely

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

apstra_get_diff_status Allowed

apstra_get_diff_status 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": {
    "apstra_get_diff_status": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about apstra_get_diff_status

What does the apstra_get_diff_status tool do? +

Get compact staging-vs-active diff status for one Apstra blueprint. It is categorised as a Read tool in the API-Central MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on apstra_get_diff_status? +

Register the API-Central MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for apstra_get_diff_status: 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 API-Central. Nothing to install.

What risk level is apstra_get_diff_status? +

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

Can I rate-limit apstra_get_diff_status? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the apstra_get_diff_status 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_get_diff_status completely? +

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

apstra_get_diff_status is provided by the API-Central MCP server (secure-ssid/centralmcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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