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What pfsense_delete_system_package does on Pfsense
AI agents call pfsense_delete_system_package to permanently remove resources in Pfsense, typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
Why pfsense_delete_system_package is rated Critical
This tool irreversibly removes system packages from a pfSense firewall. Package deletion is a destructive operation that cannot be automatically reversed and has severe blast radius: an agent deleting critical packages could disable essential firewall functionality, break network connectivity, or compromise security posture.
From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'delete' and description shows DELETE HTTP method to /api/v2/system/package endpoint. System packages are core software components whose deletion cannot be easily undone and could render a firewall non-functional.
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The rule that runs pfsense_delete_system_package safely
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Pfsense, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For pfsense_delete_system_package, this is the rule to start with:
pfsense_delete_system_package is removed from the agent's tool list entirely, so the agent never calls it. The rest of the server keeps working.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Pfsense, apply this rule, and every pfsense_delete_system_package call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about pfsense_delete_system_package
DELETE /api/v2/system/package. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Pfsense MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
Register the Pfsense MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for pfsense_delete_system_package: 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.
pfsense_delete_system_package is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the pfsense_delete_system_package 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for pfsense_delete_system_package. 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.
pfsense_delete_system_package 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.
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