unifi_delete_port_forward

Delete a port forwarding rule by ID. Requires confirmation.

SERVERUniFi Access MCP SOURCEpypi:unifi-protect-mcp

Critical RISK CLASS

Category Destructive

Parameters 00 required

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-sirkirby-unifi-access-mcp/unifi-delete-port-forward.md

WHAT IT DOES

What unifi_delete_port_forward does on UniFi Access MCP

AI agents call unifi_delete_port_forward to permanently remove resources in UniFi Access MCP, typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

RISK

Why unifi_delete_port_forward is rated Critical

This tool permanently removes a port forwarding rule, an action that cannot be undone without manual reconfiguration. While it requires confirmation (a safety measure), deletion of infrastructure rules is irreversible and qualifies as Destructive rather than Write. The blast radius is high because an agent could disable critical network access paths, breaking service connectivity or security policies.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'unifi_delete_port_forward' contains 'delete'; description states 'Delete a port forwarding rule by ID', which is an irreversible removal of network configuration data.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

unifi_delete_port_forward Hidden

unifi_delete_port_forward is removed from the agent's tool list entirely, so the agent never calls it. The rest of the server keeps working.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "unifi_delete_port_forward"
  ]
}

RESTRICT 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 unifi_delete_port_forward call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about unifi_delete_port_forward

What does the unifi_delete_port_forward tool do? +

Delete a port forwarding rule by ID. Requires confirmation. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the UniFi Access MCP MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on unifi_delete_port_forward? +

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

unifi_delete_port_forward is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit unifi_delete_port_forward? +

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

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

unifi_delete_port_forward 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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