get_system_interface

Get detailed information about a specific system interface.

SERVERFortimanager SOURCEjmpijll/fortimanager-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/jmpijll-fortimanager-mcp/get-system-interface.md

WHAT IT DOES

What get_system_interface does on Fortimanager

AI agents call get_system_interface 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_system_interface is rated Low

This tool retrieves interface information from FortiManager without creating, modifying, or deleting data. It is a read-only query operation with no side effects, making it the lowest-risk category. The low severity reflects minimal blast radius even if misused by an AI agent, as it only exposes system configuration details without enabling changes or destructive actions.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_system_interface' with description 'Get detailed information about a specific system interface' indicates data retrieval with no modification or deletion.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

get_system_interface Allowed

get_system_interface 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_system_interface": {}
  }
}

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_system_interface call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about get_system_interface

What does the get_system_interface tool do? +

Get detailed information about a specific system interface. 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_system_interface? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit get_system_interface? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_system_interface 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_system_interface completely? +

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

get_system_interface 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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