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consolidate_similar_policies

consolidate_similar_policies

How to control consolidate_similar_policies ↓

What consolidate_similar_policies does on Fortimanager

AI agents call consolidate_similar_policies as a supporting operation in Fortimanager workflows.

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Why consolidate_similar_policies needs a policy

The description is empty, so the category must be inferred from the name alone. 'Consolidate similar policies' suggests merging or reorganizing firewall/security policies, which could be a Write or Execute operation. However, without any description, confidence is low.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'consolidate_similar_policies'; description is empty and uninformative.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access consolidate_similar_policies gives an agent:

How to control consolidate_similar_policies

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Fortimanager, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for consolidate_similar_policies:

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "consolidate_similar_policies": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "consolidate_similar_policies_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 60,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

consolidate_similar_policies gets a rate cap, and everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

  1. Create a free account and register Fortimanager — nothing to install.
  2. Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
  3. Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.
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Questions about consolidate_similar_policies

What does the consolidate_similar_policies tool do? +

consolidate_similar_policies. It is categorised as a Other tool in the Fortimanager MCP Server, which means it performs auxiliary operations.

How do I enforce a policy on consolidate_similar_policies? +

Register the Fortimanager MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for consolidate_similar_policies: 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 consolidate_similar_policies? +

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

Can I rate-limit consolidate_similar_policies? +

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

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

consolidate_similar_policies 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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