pfsense_create_firewall_traffic_shaper_limiter_bandwidth

WHAT IT DOES

What pfsense_create_firewall_traffic_shaper_limiter_bandwidth does on Pfsense

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why pfsense_create_firewall_traffic_shaper_limiter_bandwidth needs a policy

This tool creates a bandwidth limiter for traffic shaping, which modifies firewall QoS configuration. While Write operations are reversible (the limiter can be deleted or modified), misconfiguration could severely impact network traffic and availability. Rated high severity due to potential for network disruption if an AI agent creates excessively restrictive bandwidth limits.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'create' and 'bandwidth' limiter, indicating it creates or modifies firewall traffic shaping configuration. The sibling tools pfsense_create_* all perform Write operations (create firewall rules, NAT mappings, aliases, etc.).

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Verdict

pfsense_create_firewall_traffic_shaper_limiter_bandwidth Rate-limited

pfsense_create_firewall_traffic_shaper_limiter_bandwidth 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": {
    "pfsense_create_firewall_traffic_shaper_limiter_bandwidth": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "pfsense_create_firewall_traffic_shaper_limiter_bandwidth_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about pfsense_create_firewall_traffic_shaper_limiter_bandwidth

What does the pfsense_create_firewall_traffic_shaper_limiter_bandwidth tool do? +

pfsense_create_firewall_traffic_shaper_limiter_bandwidth. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Pfsense MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on pfsense_create_firewall_traffic_shaper_limiter_bandwidth? +

Register the Pfsense MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for pfsense_create_firewall_traffic_shaper_limiter_bandwidth: 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 Pfsense. Nothing to install.

What risk level is pfsense_create_firewall_traffic_shaper_limiter_bandwidth? +

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

Can I rate-limit pfsense_create_firewall_traffic_shaper_limiter_bandwidth? +

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

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

pfsense_create_firewall_traffic_shaper_limiter_bandwidth is provided by the Pfsense MCP server (abl030/pfsense-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.