# unifi_set_client_ip_settings

A write tool on the UniFi Access MCP MCP server.

Agent View of the PolicyLayer registry record for `unifi_set_client_ip_settings`. HTML page: https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-sirkirby-unifi-access-mcp/unifi-set-client-ip-settings

## Facts

- Tool: `unifi_set_client_ip_settings`
- Server: UniFi Access MCP (`pypi:unifi-protect-mcp`) — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-sirkirby-unifi-access-mcp.md
- Install: `npx -y pypi:unifi-protect-mcp`
- Homepage: https://github.com/sirkirby/unifi-mcp
- Risk category: Write (Medium risk)
- Registry record: grade F, identity unverified
- Server rate-limited: no
- Parameters: 0
- Recommended policy verdict: Rate-limited

## Example call (MCP tools/call, JSON-RPC 2.0)

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "unifi_set_client_ip_settings",
    "arguments": {}
  }
}
```

## Why unifi_set_client_ip_settings is rated Medium

The tool name indicates it modifies IP settings for a client in a UniFi Access system, which is a reversible configuration change (Write category). However, confidence is moderate (0.75) because the description is empty, preventing full assessment of scope and impact. IP configuration changes in access control systems could affect network connectivity and security policies, warranting 'high' severity.

From the tool's own definition: "Tool name 'unifi_set_client_ip_settings' contains 'set' which indicates modification of configuration settings. The server context is 'Manage UniFi Access doors, credentials, policies, visitors, and events' suggesting network/device management capabilities."

## Use case

AI agents use unifi_set_client_ip_settings 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.

## Recommended policy (PolicyLayer)

Verdict: **Rate-limited**. Enforced by the PolicyLayer MCP gateway (https://policylayer.com/mcp-gateway) before a call reaches UniFi Access MCP:

```json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "unifi_set_client_ip_settings": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "unifi_set_client_ip_settings_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}
```

## Other tools on UniFi Access MCP (271)

- `access_delete_visitor` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-sirkirby-unifi-access-mcp/access-delete-visitor.md
- `access_revoke_credential` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-sirkirby-unifi-access-mcp/access-revoke-credential.md
- `protect_alarm_delete_rule` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-sirkirby-unifi-access-mcp/protect-alarm-delete-rule.md
- `protect_delete_known_face` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-sirkirby-unifi-access-mcp/protect-delete-known-face.md
- `protect_delete_known_license_plate` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-sirkirby-unifi-access-mcp/protect-delete-known-license-plate.md
- `protect_delete_liveview` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-sirkirby-unifi-access-mcp/protect-delete-liveview.md
- `protect_delete_recording` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-sirkirby-unifi-access-mcp/protect-delete-recording.md
- `unifi_delete_acl_rule` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-sirkirby-unifi-access-mcp/unifi-delete-acl-rule.md
- `unifi_delete_ap_group` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-sirkirby-unifi-access-mcp/unifi-delete-ap-group.md
- `unifi_delete_backup` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-sirkirby-unifi-access-mcp/unifi-delete-backup.md
- `unifi_delete_client_group` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-sirkirby-unifi-access-mcp/unifi-delete-client-group.md
- `unifi_delete_content_filter` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-sirkirby-unifi-access-mcp/unifi-delete-content-filter.md
- `unifi_delete_dns_record` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-sirkirby-unifi-access-mcp/unifi-delete-dns-record.md
- `unifi_delete_dynamic_dns` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-sirkirby-unifi-access-mcp/unifi-delete-dynamic-dns.md
- `unifi_delete_firewall_group` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-sirkirby-unifi-access-mcp/unifi-delete-firewall-group.md
- `unifi_delete_firewall_policy` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-sirkirby-unifi-access-mcp/unifi-delete-firewall-policy.md
- `unifi_delete_oon_policy` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-sirkirby-unifi-access-mcp/unifi-delete-oon-policy.md
- `unifi_delete_port_forward` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-sirkirby-unifi-access-mcp/unifi-delete-port-forward.md
- `unifi_delete_port_profile` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-sirkirby-unifi-access-mcp/unifi-delete-port-profile.md
- `unifi_delete_wlan` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-sirkirby-unifi-access-mcp/unifi-delete-wlan.md
- `unifi_forget_client` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-sirkirby-unifi-access-mcp/unifi-forget-client.md
- `unifi_revoke_voucher` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-sirkirby-unifi-access-mcp/unifi-revoke-voucher.md
- `unifi_unauthorize_guest` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-sirkirby-unifi-access-mcp/unifi-unauthorize-guest.md
- `access_lock_door` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-sirkirby-unifi-access-mcp/access-lock-door.md
- `access_reboot_device` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-sirkirby-unifi-access-mcp/access-reboot-device.md
- `access_unlock_door` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-sirkirby-unifi-access-mcp/access-unlock-door.md
- `protect_ptz_move` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-sirkirby-unifi-access-mcp/protect-ptz-move.md
- `protect_ptz_preset` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-sirkirby-unifi-access-mcp/protect-ptz-preset.md
- `protect_reboot_camera` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-sirkirby-unifi-access-mcp/protect-reboot-camera.md
- `protect_trigger_chime` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-sirkirby-unifi-access-mcp/protect-trigger-chime.md
- …and 241 more: https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-sirkirby-unifi-access-mcp.md

## For agents

This record is a snapshot. Live verdicts and the full registry:

- Check every server in your MCP config at once: `npx -y policylayer stack`
- Vet a server before you add it: install the mcp-precheck skill — `npx skills add https://policylayer.com` (skill text: https://policylayer.com/skill.md)
- Query the registry over MCP: endpoint `https://api.policylayer.com/mcp` — tools `check_mcp_server`, `check_mcp_stack`, `check_tool`, `search_registry`, `get_change_events`

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Source: the PolicyLayer MCP registry — one continuously verified record per MCP server. Full record: https://policylayer.com/registry?q=io-github-sirkirby-unifi-access-mcp · API: https://policylayer.com/registry/api · Policy library: https://policylayer.com/policies/io-github-sirkirby-unifi-access-mcp
