get_switch_interface_counters

Get Tx/Rx byte and packet counters for CX switch interfaces.

SERVERAPI-Central SOURCEsecure-ssid/centralmcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/secure-ssid-centralmcp/get-switch-interface-counters.md

WHAT IT DOES

What get_switch_interface_counters does on API-Central

AI agents call get_switch_interface_counters to retrieve information from API-Central without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why get_switch_interface_counters is rated Low

This tool queries and retrieves network interface statistics (transmit/receive bytes and packets) without modifying, deleting, or executing operations. It is purely observational/monitoring in nature, consistent with the 'Read' category for tools that retrieve or query data with no side effects.

From the tool's definition Tool name and description indicate it retrieves counter data ('Get Tx/Rx byte and packet counters') from switch interfaces. The verb 'Get' and the focus on retrieving existing metrics with no modification capability indicate a read-only query operation.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

get_switch_interface_counters Allowed

get_switch_interface_counters is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "get_switch_interface_counters": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect API-Central, apply this rule, and every get_switch_interface_counters call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about get_switch_interface_counters

What does the get_switch_interface_counters tool do? +

Get Tx/Rx byte and packet counters for CX switch interfaces. It is categorised as a Read tool in the API-Central MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_switch_interface_counters? +

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

get_switch_interface_counters is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit get_switch_interface_counters? +

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

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

get_switch_interface_counters 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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