apstra_list_remote_gateways
List remote EVPN gateways in one Apstra blueprint with compact fields.
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What apstra_list_remote_gateways does on API-Central
AI agents call apstra_list_remote_gateways 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.
Why apstra_list_remote_gateways is rated Low
This tool queries and retrieves information about remote gateways in a network blueprint. It performs a data retrieval operation without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any actions. The blast radius of misuse is minimal — an attacker could only gain visibility into gateway configuration, not alter or disrupt network operations.
From the tool's definition Tool name includes 'list' and description states 'List remote EVPN gateways' with 'compact fields' — a retrieval operation with no side effects.
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The rule that runs apstra_list_remote_gateways 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_list_remote_gateways, this is the rule to start with:
apstra_list_remote_gateways is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect API-Central, apply this rule, and every apstra_list_remote_gateways call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about apstra_list_remote_gateways
List remote EVPN gateways in one Apstra blueprint with compact fields. It is categorised as a Read tool in the API-Central MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the API-Central MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for apstra_list_remote_gateways: 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.
apstra_list_remote_gateways is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the apstra_list_remote_gateways 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 apstra_list_remote_gateways. 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.
apstra_list_remote_gateways 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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