create_cli_template

A write tool on the Fortimanager MCP server.

SERVERFortimanager SOURCEjmpijll/fortimanager-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/jmpijll-fortimanager-mcp/create-cli-template.md

WHAT IT DOES

What create_cli_template does on Fortimanager

AI agents use create_cli_template 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 create_cli_template is rated Medium

Creating a CLI template in FortiManager is a Write operation—it creates a new configuration artifact that can be modified or deleted later. It is not Destructive (no permanent deletion), not Execute (not running arbitrary code directly, though templates may contain commands), and has moderate blast radius if an AI agent creates unauthorized templates affecting multiple devices.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_cli_template' indicates creation of a CLI template object; description is empty but sibling tools like 'add_custom_command_to_template', 'add_template_to_group', and 'add_device_to_group' confirm this server manages FortiManager…

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

create_cli_template Rate-limited

create_cli_template 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": {
    "create_cli_template": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_cli_template_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 create_cli_template call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about create_cli_template

What does the create_cli_template tool do? +

create_cli_template is a write tool on the Fortimanager MCP server. 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 create_cli_template? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit create_cli_template? +

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

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

create_cli_template 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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