protect_alarm_create_rule

A write tool on the UniFi Access MCP server.

SERVERUniFi Access MCP SOURCEpypi:unifi-protect-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-sirkirby-unifi-access-mcp/protect-alarm-create-rule.md

WHAT IT DOES

What protect_alarm_create_rule does on UniFi Access MCP

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

RISK

Why protect_alarm_create_rule is rated Medium

The 'create_rule' action typically creates or modifies alarm policies, which is a reversible write operation. While the empty description limits confidence, the naming pattern and server context (UniFi Access management) suggest this tool creates new access control rules rather than executing arbitrary commands or deleting data.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'protect_alarm_create_rule' indicates creation of a new alarm rule; description is empty but context from sibling tools (access_create_credential, access_create_visitor) suggests this server handles creation/modification operations for UniFi Access…

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs protect_alarm_create_rule safely

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

protect_alarm_create_rule Rate-limited

protect_alarm_create_rule 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": {
    "protect_alarm_create_rule": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "protect_alarm_create_rule_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 UniFi Access MCP, apply this rule, and every protect_alarm_create_rule call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about protect_alarm_create_rule

What does the protect_alarm_create_rule tool do? +

protect_alarm_create_rule is a write tool on the UniFi Access MCP server. It is categorised as a Write tool in the UniFi Access MCP MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on protect_alarm_create_rule? +

Register the UniFi Access MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for protect_alarm_create_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 UniFi Access MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is protect_alarm_create_rule? +

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

Can I rate-limit protect_alarm_create_rule? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the protect_alarm_create_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 protect_alarm_create_rule completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for protect_alarm_create_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 protect_alarm_create_rule? +

protect_alarm_create_rule is provided by the UniFi Access MCP server (pypi:unifi-protect-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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