commit_policy_package_workspace

Commit changes to a policy package.

SERVERFortimanager SOURCEjmpijll/fortimanager-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

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WHAT IT DOES

What commit_policy_package_workspace does on Fortimanager

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

RISK

Why commit_policy_package_workspace is rated Medium

This tool modifies firewall policy configurations by committing pending changes to a policy package. While the changes themselves are reversible (they can be modified or reverted in a subsequent commit), the tool performs a state-changing operation that affects active firewall rules and security posture.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'commit_policy_package_workspace' and description 'Commit changes to a policy package' indicate the tool modifies/persists policy configurations. The word 'commit' and 'changes' show it writes to a system that manages firewall policies.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs commit_policy_package_workspace safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Fortimanager, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For commit_policy_package_workspace, this is the rule to start with:

commit_policy_package_workspace Rate-limited

commit_policy_package_workspace 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": {
    "commit_policy_package_workspace": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "commit_policy_package_workspace_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 Fortimanager, apply this rule, and every commit_policy_package_workspace call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about commit_policy_package_workspace

What does the commit_policy_package_workspace tool do? +

Commit changes to a policy package. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Fortimanager MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on commit_policy_package_workspace? +

Register the Fortimanager MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for commit_policy_package_workspace: 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 Fortimanager. Nothing to install.

What risk level is commit_policy_package_workspace? +

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

Can I rate-limit commit_policy_package_workspace? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the commit_policy_package_workspace 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 commit_policy_package_workspace completely? +

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

commit_policy_package_workspace is provided by the Fortimanager MCP server (jmpijll/fortimanager-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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