edgeconnect_set_service_group

Create/update or replace an EdgeConnect ACL service group 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_service_group does on API-Central

AI agents use edgeconnect_set_service_group 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_service_group is rated Medium

This tool creates or modifies network service group configurations within EdgeConnect ACL settings. While this involves network operations, it is reversible and does not permanently delete data. The 'write guards' suggest safety mechanisms are in place.

From the tool's definition Tool description explicitly states 'Create/update or replace' which directly indicates data modification capability. The mention of 'write guards' confirms this is a write operation with protective mechanisms.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

edgeconnect_set_service_group Rate-limited

edgeconnect_set_service_group 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_service_group": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "edgeconnect_set_service_group_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_service_group call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about edgeconnect_set_service_group

What does the edgeconnect_set_service_group tool do? +

Create/update or replace an EdgeConnect ACL service group 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_service_group? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit edgeconnect_set_service_group? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the edgeconnect_set_service_group 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_service_group completely? +

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

edgeconnect_set_service_group 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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