update_server_group

Update server group name and/or description without recreating the group.

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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This record as markdown: /tools/gjenkins20-unofficial-fortimonitor-mcp-server/update-server-group.md

WHAT IT DOES

What update_server_group does on Unofficial FortiMonitor MCP Server

AI agents use update_server_group 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 update_server_group is rated Medium

The tool updates metadata (name/description) of a server group, which is a reversible Write operation. It does not execute code, delete data, or involve financial transactions. Severity is medium because misconfiguration could affect monitoring visibility or group organization across the monitored infrastructure, but the change is non-destructive and can be reverted.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Update server group name and/or description' — this modifies existing configuration data (name and description fields) reversibly without deletion or recreation.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs update_server_group 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 update_server_group, this is the rule to start with:

update_server_group Rate-limited

update_server_group 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": {
    "update_server_group": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_server_group_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 update_server_group call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about update_server_group

What does the update_server_group tool do? +

Update server group name and/or description without recreating the group. 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 update_server_group? +

Register the Unofficial FortiMonitor MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for update_server_group: 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 update_server_group? +

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

Can I rate-limit update_server_group? +

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

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

update_server_group 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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