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remove_firewall_rule

Remove an IP firewall rule and reload Nginx. Requires: API key with write scope. Args: slug: Site identifier ip: IP address or CIDR to remove (must match exactly) Returns: {"removed": true, "ip": "1.2.3.4"}

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remove_firewall_rule can permanently delete data in BorealHost, with no limits today. PolicyLayer puts allow, deny, and rate-limit rules on every call. Live in minutes.

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AI agents may call remove_firewall_rule to permanently remove or destroy resources in BorealHost. Without a policy, an autonomous agent could delete critical data in a loop with no way to undo the damage. PolicyLayer blocks destructive tools by default and requires explicit human approval before enabling them.

Without a policy, an AI agent could call remove_firewall_rule in a loop, permanently destroying resources in BorealHost. There is no undo for destructive operations. PolicyLayer blocks this tool by default and only allows it when a human explicitly approves the action.

Destructive tools permanently remove data. Block by default. Only enable with explicit approval workflows.

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "remove_firewall_rule"
  ]
}

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Every attack above starts with a tool call. PolicyLayer checks each one against your policy first, so remove_firewall_rule only ever does what you allow.

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Other destructive tools across the catalogue. The same approach applies to each: deny by default, or require human approval.

What does the remove_firewall_rule tool do? +

Remove an IP firewall rule and reload Nginx. Requires: API key with write scope. Args: slug: Site identifier ip: IP address or CIDR to remove (must match exactly) Returns: {"removed": true, "ip": "1.2.3.4"}. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the BorealHost MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on remove_firewall_rule? +

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

What risk level is remove_firewall_rule? +

remove_firewall_rule is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit remove_firewall_rule? +

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

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

remove_firewall_rule is provided by the BorealHost MCP server (pypi:borealhost-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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