unifi_get_dpi_stats

Get Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) statistics (applications and categories)

SERVERUniFi Access MCP SOURCEpypi:unifi-protect-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What unifi_get_dpi_stats does on UniFi Access MCP

AI agents call unifi_get_dpi_stats 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 unifi_get_dpi_stats is rated Low

This tool retrieves and queries DPI statistics about applications and categories. It performs a read-only operation with no side effects, data modification, code execution, or destructive capabilities. The low severity reflects minimal risk if misused by an AI agent—viewing network statistics poses no immediate threat to physical access control, financial systems, or data integrity.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'unifi_get_dpi_stats' with verb 'Get' and description explicitly states 'Get Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) statistics'. The use of 'Get' combined with 'statistics' indicates data retrieval with no modification capability.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

unifi_get_dpi_stats Allowed

unifi_get_dpi_stats 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": {
    "unifi_get_dpi_stats": {}
  }
}

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 unifi_get_dpi_stats call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about unifi_get_dpi_stats

What does the unifi_get_dpi_stats tool do? +

Get Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) statistics (applications and categories). 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 unifi_get_dpi_stats? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit unifi_get_dpi_stats? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the unifi_get_dpi_stats 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_get_dpi_stats completely? +

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

unifi_get_dpi_stats 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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