set_server_status

Update a server

SERVERUnofficial FortiMonitor MCP Server SOURCEgjenkins20/unofficial-fortimonitor-mcp-server

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What set_server_status does on Unofficial FortiMonitor MCP Server

AI agents use set_server_status to create or update resources in Unofficial FortiMonitor MCP Server, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Unofficial FortiMonitor MCP Server environment.

RISK

Why set_server_status is rated Medium

This tool creates or modifies data in a reversible manner (updating server status). It does not delete data (Destructive), execute arbitrary code (Execute), move money (Financial), or trigger irreversible changes. However, updating server status in a monitoring context could have operational impact on infrastructure or alerting behavior, warranting medium severity.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'set_server_status' and description states 'Update a server', indicating a modification operation that changes server state.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs set_server_status safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Unofficial FortiMonitor MCP Server, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For set_server_status, this is the rule to start with:

set_server_status Rate-limited

set_server_status 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": {
    "set_server_status": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "set_server_status_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Unofficial FortiMonitor MCP Server, apply this rule, and every set_server_status call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about set_server_status

What does the set_server_status tool do? +

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

How do I enforce a policy on set_server_status? +

Register the Unofficial FortiMonitor MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for set_server_status: 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 Unofficial FortiMonitor MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is set_server_status? +

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

Can I rate-limit set_server_status? +

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

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

set_server_status is provided by the Unofficial FortiMonitor MCP Server MCP server (gjenkins20/unofficial-fortimonitor-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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