clone_group · HPE Aruba Networking Central MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What clone_group does on HPE Aruba Networking Central MCP Server

AI agents use clone_group to create or update resources in HPE Aruba Networking Central MCP Server — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your HPE Aruba Networking Central MCP Server environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why clone_group needs a policy

Cloning a configuration group creates a new group based on an existing one. This is a Write operation (creates new data reversibly). Severity is high because configuration groups in network infrastructure affect potentially many devices and network segments — misconfiguration or unauthorized cloning could propagate bad configurations at scale.

From the tool's definition Clone an existing configuration group

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

clone_group Rate-limited

clone_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": {
    "clone_group": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "clone_group_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 HPE Aruba Networking Central MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about clone_group

What does the clone_group tool do? +

Clone an existing configuration group. It is categorised as a Write tool in the HPE Aruba Networking Central MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on clone_group? +

Register the HPE Aruba Networking Central MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for clone_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 HPE Aruba Networking Central MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is clone_group? +

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

Can I rate-limit clone_group? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the clone_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 clone_group completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for clone_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 clone_group? +

clone_group is provided by the HPE Aruba Networking Central MCP Server MCP server (the-otner/aruba-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.