remove_devices_from_group · API-Central MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What remove_devices_from_group does on API-Central

AI agents use remove_devices_from_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.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why remove_devices_from_group needs a policy

Removing devices from a group modifies their organizational/policy assignment. While the devices themselves aren't deleted, removing them from a group could cause them to lose configuration policies applied at the group level, potentially disrupting network operations.

From the tool's definition 'Remove devices from their current device group' - removes group membership associations

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Verdict

remove_devices_from_group Rate-limited

remove_devices_from_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": {
    "remove_devices_from_group": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "remove_devices_from_group_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about remove_devices_from_group

What does the remove_devices_from_group tool do? +

Remove devices from their current device group. 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 remove_devices_from_group? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit remove_devices_from_group? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the remove_devices_from_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 remove_devices_from_group completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for remove_devices_from_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 remove_devices_from_group? +

remove_devices_from_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.