unifi_rename_device

Rename a device in the Unifi Network controller by MAC address

SERVERUniFi Access MCP SOURCEpypi:unifi-protect-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-sirkirby-unifi-access-mcp/unifi-rename-device.md

WHAT IT DOES

What unifi_rename_device does on UniFi Access MCP

AI agents use unifi_rename_device to create or update resources in UniFi Access MCP, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your UniFi Access MCP environment.

RISK

Why unifi_rename_device is rated Medium

Renaming a device is a reversible modification that changes configuration state but does not delete data or execute arbitrary commands. It fits the Write category. Severity is medium because renaming could cause operational confusion (e.g., if an attacker renames critical network devices to mask their identity or create chaos), but the action itself is easily undone by renaming again.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Rename a device in the Unifi Network controller by MAC address' — this modifies device metadata reversibly through a rename operation, which is a write action.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

unifi_rename_device Rate-limited

unifi_rename_device stays usable, but capped: an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "unifi_rename_device": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "unifi_rename_device_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT 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_rename_device call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about unifi_rename_device

What does the unifi_rename_device tool do? +

Rename a device in the Unifi Network controller by MAC address. It is categorised as a Write tool in the UniFi Access MCP MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on unifi_rename_device? +

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

unifi_rename_device is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit unifi_rename_device? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the unifi_rename_device 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_rename_device completely? +

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

unifi_rename_device 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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