protect_recent_events

A read tool on the UniFi Access MCP server.

SERVERUniFi Access MCP SOURCEpypi:unifi-protect-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-sirkirby-unifi-access-mcp/protect-recent-events.md

WHAT IT DOES

What protect_recent_events does on UniFi Access MCP

AI agents call protect_recent_events to retrieve information from UniFi Access MCP without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why protect_recent_events is rated Low

Given the empty description and naming pattern of sibling tools on this UniFi Access management server, this tool most likely retrieves or queries recent events for monitoring purposes. The word 'recent' and 'events' imply a read/fetch operation typical of access control system auditing. No side effects or state changes are indicated.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'protect_recent_events' suggests querying or retrieving recent event data, consistent with sibling tools like 'access_get_event' and 'access_get_activity_summary' which are read operations.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

protect_recent_events Allowed

protect_recent_events is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "protect_recent_events": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY 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_recent_events call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about protect_recent_events

What does the protect_recent_events tool do? +

protect_recent_events is a read tool on the UniFi Access MCP server. It is categorised as a Read tool in the UniFi Access MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on protect_recent_events? +

Register the UniFi Access MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for protect_recent_events: 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_recent_events? +

protect_recent_events is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit protect_recent_events? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the protect_recent_events 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_recent_events completely? +

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

protect_recent_events 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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