delete_device_groups

Bulk-delete device groups by scope ID list.

Server API-Central secure-ssid/centralmcp
Category Destructive
Risk class Critical
Parameters 00 required

What delete_device_groups does on API-Central

AI agents call delete_device_groups to permanently remove resources in API-Central — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

Why delete_device_groups needs a policy

This tool performs irreversible deletion of device groups in an HPE Aruba Central network environment. Device groups are structural configuration entities that organize network devices, and deleting them would destroy this organizational structure and potentially cascade effects across dependent configurations. This cannot be undone, making it Destructive rather than Write.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'delete' and description specifies 'Bulk-delete device groups'. The verb 'delete' and the bulk operation nature indicate irreversible removal of network infrastructure groupings.

Questions about delete_device_groups

What does the delete_device_groups tool do? +

Bulk-delete device groups by scope ID list. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the API-Central MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on delete_device_groups? +

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

delete_device_groups is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit delete_device_groups? +

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

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

delete_device_groups 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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