build_underlay_ssid · API-Central MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What build_underlay_ssid does on API-Central

AI agents invoke build_underlay_ssid 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.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why build_underlay_ssid needs a policy

Despite the empty description, the tool name and context strongly suggest this configures or provisions network infrastructure (SSID = WiFi network). The verb 'build' indicates active infrastructure operations rather than passive reads. This likely triggers network configuration changes through the HPE Aruba Central API.

From the tool's definition Tool named 'build_underlay_ssid' with empty description; sibling tools on this server include network configuration operations like 'add_devices_to_group', 'add_mpsk_registration', 'assign_device_to_site', and SSID management noted in server description…

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Verdict

build_underlay_ssid Rate-limited

build_underlay_ssid 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": {
    "build_underlay_ssid": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "build_underlay_ssid_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about build_underlay_ssid

What does the build_underlay_ssid tool do? +

build_underlay_ssid. 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 build_underlay_ssid? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit build_underlay_ssid? +

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

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

build_underlay_ssid 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.