protect_subscribe_events

Return subscription instructions for event streaming.

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-subscribe-events.md

WHAT IT DOES

What protect_subscribe_events does on UniFi Access MCP

AI agents call protect_subscribe_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_subscribe_events is rated Low

This tool retrieves and returns subscription instructions, which is a read-only operation. It does not create, modify, delete, execute, or commit financial actions. The most severe applicable category is Read.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Return subscription instructions for event streaming' — a retrietary operation that provides metadata/instructions for subscribing to events, with no data modification, deletion, execution, or financial impact.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

protect_subscribe_events Allowed

protect_subscribe_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_subscribe_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_subscribe_events call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about protect_subscribe_events

What does the protect_subscribe_events tool do? +

Return subscription instructions for event streaming. 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_subscribe_events? +

Register the UniFi Access MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for protect_subscribe_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_subscribe_events? +

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

Can I rate-limit protect_subscribe_events? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the protect_subscribe_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_subscribe_events completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for protect_subscribe_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_subscribe_events? +

protect_subscribe_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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