apstra_wait_for_task

Poll an Apstra blueprint task until it reaches a terminal state.

SERVERAPI-Central SOURCEsecure-ssid/centralmcp

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What apstra_wait_for_task does on API-Central

AI agents invoke apstra_wait_for_task to trigger actions in API-Central. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call: builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

RISK

Why apstra_wait_for_task is rated High

This tool executes an operation by waiting/polling for a blueprint task to complete. While it doesn't directly perform the task, it blocks execution flow and enables completion of potentially significant infrastructure changes (blueprint operations in Aruba Apstra).

From the tool's definition Polls an Apstra blueprint task until it reaches a terminal state, implying monitoring and waiting on an external operation whose effects depend on what task is being waited for.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

apstra_wait_for_task Rate-limited

apstra_wait_for_task stays usable, but rate-capped: a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times 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_wait_for_task": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "apstra_wait_for_task_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

RATE-LIMIT 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_wait_for_task call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about apstra_wait_for_task

What does the apstra_wait_for_task tool do? +

Poll an Apstra blueprint task until it reaches a terminal state. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the API-Central MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on apstra_wait_for_task? +

Register the API-Central MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for apstra_wait_for_task: 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_wait_for_task? +

apstra_wait_for_task is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit apstra_wait_for_task? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the apstra_wait_for_task 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_wait_for_task completely? +

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

apstra_wait_for_task 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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