glp_add_devices_bulk · API-Central MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What glp_add_devices_bulk does on API-Central

AI agents use glp_add_devices_bulk 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.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why glp_add_devices_bulk needs a policy

This tool creates or registers devices in the GreenLake Platform system, which is a reversible write operation. While it affects network infrastructure enrollment, the operation is not destructive (devices can be removed) and not financial. Severity is medium due to the potential blast radius of bulk device registration affecting platform inventory and access, but containable through admin actions.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Bulk add devices to GLP' with devices containing 'serialNumber' and 'macAddress' — a bulk creation operation that modifies the GreenLake Platform inventory.

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Verdict

glp_add_devices_bulk Rate-limited

glp_add_devices_bulk 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": {
    "glp_add_devices_bulk": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "glp_add_devices_bulk_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches API-Central, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about glp_add_devices_bulk

What does the glp_add_devices_bulk tool do? +

Bulk add devices to GLP. devices: dicts with 'serialNumber' and 'macAddress'. 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 glp_add_devices_bulk? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit glp_add_devices_bulk? +

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

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

glp_add_devices_bulk 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.