Update Interface
netbox_update_interfaceDestructiveIdempotent
Update specific fields of an existing NetBox interface by supplying its numeric ID and only the values you want to change. Returns a markdown summary or JSON.
Instructions
Update an existing interface in NetBox (PATCH semantics — only provided fields are changed).
Supply the numeric 'id' and only the fields you want to change. Omitting a field leaves it unchanged.
Returns: Markdown summary of the updated object (default) or JSON with the full NetBox response.
Input Schema
TableJSON Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| id | Yes | Numeric id of the interface to update. | |
| lag | No | ||
| mtu | No | ||
| vrf | No | ||
| wwn | No | ||
| mode | No | ||
| name | No | ||
| tags | No | Optional array of tag slugs to apply to the object. | |
| type | No | ||
| label | No | ||
| speed | No | ||
| bridge | No | ||
| duplex | No | ||
| module | No | ||
| parent | No | ||
| enabled | No | ||
| poe_mode | No | ||
| poe_type | No | ||
| mgmt_only | No | ||
| description | No | ||
| mac_address | No | ||
| tagged_vlans | No | ||
| custom_fields | No | Optional object of custom-field slugs -> values. Only include fields defined on your NetBox instance. | |
| untagged_vlan | No | ||
| mark_connected | No | ||
| response_format | No | Output format: 'markdown' (default, human-readable) or 'json' (full structured payload). Use 'json' when chaining follow-up tool calls. | markdown |