defer_alerts

Defer one or more alerts until an absolute ISO-8601 timestamp.

SERVERAPI-Central SOURCEsecure-ssid/centralmcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/secure-ssid-centralmcp/defer-alerts.md

WHAT IT DOES

What defer_alerts does on API-Central

AI agents use defer_alerts to create or update resources in API-Central, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your API-Central environment.

RISK

Why defer_alerts is rated Medium

Deferring alerts modifies their state (suppresses notifications until a future time), which is a reversible write operation. It does not delete alerts or execute code, but it does change alert handling behavior which could mask network issues if misused.

From the tool's definition Defer one or more alerts until an absolute ISO-8601 timestamp

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

defer_alerts Rate-limited

defer_alerts stays usable, but capped: an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "defer_alerts": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "defer_alerts_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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 defer_alerts call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about defer_alerts

What does the defer_alerts tool do? +

Defer one or more alerts until an absolute ISO-8601 timestamp. It is categorised as a Write tool in the API-Central MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on defer_alerts? +

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

defer_alerts is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit defer_alerts? +

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

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

defer_alerts 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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