delete_policy_folder

A destructive tool on the Fortimanager MCP server.

SERVERFortimanager SOURCEjmpijll/fortimanager-mcp

Critical RISK CLASS

Category Destructive

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This record as markdown: /tools/jmpijll-fortimanager-mcp/delete-policy-folder.md

WHAT IT DOES

What delete_policy_folder does on Fortimanager

AI agents call delete_policy_folder 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.

RISK

Why delete_policy_folder is rated Critical

The tool performs deletion of policy folders in FortiManager, which is an irreversible operation that removes data without the possibility of reversal. Even without a detailed description, the verb 'delete' combined with 'policy_folder' (a configuration element) clearly indicates a destructive action.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'delete_policy_folder' which explicitly indicates deletion/removal of a policy folder resource. The 'delete' verb is a primary indicator of destructive operations.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

delete_policy_folder Hidden

delete_policy_folder is removed from the agent's tool list entirely, so the agent never calls it. The rest of the server keeps working.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "delete_policy_folder"
  ]
}

RESTRICT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about delete_policy_folder

What does the delete_policy_folder tool do? +

delete_policy_folder is a destructive tool on the Fortimanager MCP server. 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_policy_folder? +

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

delete_policy_folder 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_policy_folder? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete_policy_folder 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_policy_folder completely? +

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

delete_policy_folder 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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