A method for accessing an internal dynamic cache of a Websphere-type Application Server (WAS) from an external component that includes the step of establishing a software interface component within the WAS. The software interface component can receive a request from the external component. The request can include an identifier for a cache object and at least one dictate concerning the cache object. The external cache component can lack privileges to directly execute programmatic actions upon the cache object. The software interface component can trigger a programmatic action in accordance with the dictate. The programmatic action can involve the cache object, wherein the programmatic action utilizes the internal dynamic cache and involves the cache object. The programmatic action can be an action performed local to the WAS.