edgeconnect_set_bypass_mode

Enable or disable EdgeConnect bypass mode on appliances with write guards.

SERVERAPI-Central SOURCEsecure-ssid/centralmcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What edgeconnect_set_bypass_mode does on API-Central

AI agents use edgeconnect_set_bypass_mode 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 edgeconnect_set_bypass_mode is rated Medium

This tool modifies network appliance configuration by toggling bypass mode, which is reversible (can be toggled back). This is a Write operation rather than Execute because it sets a specific configuration state rather than running arbitrary code.

From the tool's definition Tool name explicitly includes 'set_' prefix indicating a configuration change operation. Description states 'Enable or disable EdgeConnect bypass mode' which directly modifies appliance settings.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

edgeconnect_set_bypass_mode Rate-limited

edgeconnect_set_bypass_mode 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": {
    "edgeconnect_set_bypass_mode": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "edgeconnect_set_bypass_mode_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 edgeconnect_set_bypass_mode call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about edgeconnect_set_bypass_mode

What does the edgeconnect_set_bypass_mode tool do? +

Enable or disable EdgeConnect bypass mode on appliances with write guards. 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 edgeconnect_set_bypass_mode? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit edgeconnect_set_bypass_mode? +

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

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

edgeconnect_set_bypass_mode 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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