unifi_get_event_types

Get list of event type prefixes.

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/unifi-get-event-types.md

WHAT IT DOES

What unifi_get_event_types does on UniFi Access MCP

AI agents call unifi_get_event_types 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_event_types is rated Low

This tool retrieves metadata about event types without modifying any data, executing commands, or affecting door/credential/visitor systems. The data returned (event type prefixes) is informational and read-only, making it a classic Read category tool with minimal security impact.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'get' and description states 'Get list of event type prefixes' - a straightforward retrieval operation with no modification or execution.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

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

unifi_get_event_types Allowed

unifi_get_event_types 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_event_types": {}
  }
}

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_event_types call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about unifi_get_event_types

What does the unifi_get_event_types tool do? +

Get list of event type prefixes. 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_event_types? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit unifi_get_event_types? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the unifi_get_event_types 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_event_types completely? +

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

unifi_get_event_types 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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