get_bandwidth_statistics

Get bandwidth usage statistics for a specific device.

SERVERFortimanager SOURCEjmpijll/fortimanager-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/jmpijll-fortimanager-mcp/get-bandwidth-statistics.md

WHAT IT DOES

What get_bandwidth_statistics does on Fortimanager

AI agents call get_bandwidth_statistics to retrieve information from Fortimanager without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why get_bandwidth_statistics is rated Low

This tool only queries and returns bandwidth usage data from a specific device without making any changes to system state, executing commands, or accessing sensitive financial systems. It is a straightforward read operation with minimal blast radius if misused by an AI agent.

From the tool's definition The tool retrieves bandwidth usage statistics for a device. The verb 'Get' and the description 'Get bandwidth usage statistics' indicate data retrieval with no modification, deletion, or execution of commands.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

get_bandwidth_statistics Allowed

get_bandwidth_statistics is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "get_bandwidth_statistics": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about get_bandwidth_statistics

What does the get_bandwidth_statistics tool do? +

Get bandwidth usage statistics for a specific device. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Fortimanager MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_bandwidth_statistics? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit get_bandwidth_statistics? +

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

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

get_bandwidth_statistics 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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