unifi_update_port_forward

Update specific fields of an existing port forwarding rule using schema validation. Requires confirmation.

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-update-port-forward.md

WHAT IT DOES

What unifi_update_port_forward does on UniFi Access MCP

AI agents use unifi_update_port_forward 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_update_port_forward is rated Medium

Port forwarding rule modification is a reversible configuration change that creates or modifies network routing settings. While it affects network behavior and could have broad impact if misconfigured (justifying 'high' severity), it does not delete data irreversibly (thus not Destructive) and does not execute arbitrary code (thus not Execute).

From the tool's definition Tool is named 'unifi_update_port_forward' and described as 'Update specific fields of an existing port forwarding rule'. The verb 'update' indicates modification of existing configuration.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs unifi_update_port_forward 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_update_port_forward, this is the rule to start with:

unifi_update_port_forward Rate-limited

unifi_update_port_forward 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_update_port_forward": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "unifi_update_port_forward_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect UniFi Access MCP, apply this rule, and every unifi_update_port_forward call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about unifi_update_port_forward

What does the unifi_update_port_forward tool do? +

Update specific fields of an existing port forwarding rule using schema validation. Requires confirmation. 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_update_port_forward? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit unifi_update_port_forward? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the unifi_update_port_forward 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_update_port_forward completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for unifi_update_port_forward. 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_update_port_forward? +

unifi_update_port_forward 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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