AI agents use pfsense_update_services_haproxy_settings_dns_resolver 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.
This tool modifies HAProxy DNS resolver configuration, which affects firewall service behavior. While reversible (can be reconfigured), it alters critical network service settings that could redirect traffic or break DNS resolution if misconfigured. Classified as Write rather than Execute because it modifies configuration data rather than triggering immediate command execution.
From the tool's definition Tool name indicates 'update' operation on HAProxy DNS resolver settings in pfSense. The server description states it 'gives AI agents full control over pfSense firewalls via REST API v2' with 677 tools covering 'services' among other infrastructure components.
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pfsense_update_services_haproxy_settings_dns_resolver. 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.
Register the Pfsense MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for pfsense_update_services_haproxy_settings_dns_resolver: 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_update_services_haproxy_settings_dns_resolver is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the pfsense_update_services_haproxy_settings_dns_resolver 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_update_services_haproxy_settings_dns_resolver. 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_update_services_haproxy_settings_dns_resolver 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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