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delete_cli_template

Delete a CLI template.

How to control delete_cli_template ↓

What delete_cli_template does on Fortimanager

AI agents call delete_cli_template to permanently remove resources in Fortimanager — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

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Why delete_cli_template needs a policy

Deleting a CLI template in FortiManager cannot be undone and permanently removes configuration data that may be in use across multiple devices or policies. This is an irreversible operation with significant blast radius in a network management context, warranting Destructive classification and high severity.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'delete_cli_template' and description states 'Delete a CLI template.' The verb 'delete' is unambiguously destructive.

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

How to control delete_cli_template

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 delete_cli_template:

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "delete_cli_template"
  ]
}

delete_cli_template disappears from the agent's tool list entirely, and any attempt to call it is denied. The rest of the server keeps working.

  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 delete_cli_template

What does the delete_cli_template tool do? +

Delete a CLI template. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Fortimanager MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on delete_cli_template? +

Register the Fortimanager MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_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 delete_cli_template? +

delete_cli_template is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit delete_cli_template? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete_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 delete_cli_template completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for delete_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 delete_cli_template? +

delete_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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