unifi_forget_client
Remove/forget a client from the controller
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What unifi_forget_client does on UniFi Access MCP
AI agents call unifi_forget_client 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.
Why unifi_forget_client is rated Critical
Forgetting/removing a client from a network controller permanently deletes its associated records, credentials linkage, and authorization state. This is an irreversible action that could disrupt physical access for legitimate users, making it Destructive with high severity.
From the tool's definition 'Remove/forget a client from the controller' — the word 'forget' implies permanent removal of the client record from the controller, which is typically irreversible
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The rule that runs unifi_forget_client 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_forget_client, this is the rule to start with:
unifi_forget_client is removed from the agent's tool list entirely, so the agent never calls it. The rest of the server keeps working.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect UniFi Access MCP, apply this rule, and every unifi_forget_client call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about unifi_forget_client
Remove/forget a client from the controller. 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.
Register the UniFi Access MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for unifi_forget_client: 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.
unifi_forget_client is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the unifi_forget_client 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for unifi_forget_client. 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.
unifi_forget_client 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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