create_remote_gw · Apstra MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_remote_gw does on Apstra MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_remote_gw needs a policy

This tool creates (Write) rather than deletes or destroys, but has high severity because misconfiguration of remote gateways could disrupt datacenter network traffic, isolate segments, or create security boundaries incorrectly. The blast radius affects network connectivity and traffic flow across a datacenter. It is reversible (can be deleted via delete_blueprint or similar), so it is Write rather than Destructive.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_remote_gw' and description 'Create a remote EVPN gateway' indicate creation of network infrastructure configuration. EVPN (Ethernet VPN) gateways are critical routing/forwarding constructs in datacenter networks.

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Verdict

create_remote_gw Rate-limited

create_remote_gw 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": {
    "create_remote_gw": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_remote_gw_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 Apstra MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about create_remote_gw

What does the create_remote_gw tool do? +

Create a remote EVPN gateway. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Apstra 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 create_remote_gw? +

Register the Apstra MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_remote_gw: 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 Apstra MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_remote_gw? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_remote_gw? +

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

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

create_remote_gw is provided by the Apstra MCP Server MCP server (vignitin/apstra-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.