import_fortiswitch_template

Import a FortiSwitch template.

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/import-fortiswitch-template.md

WHAT IT DOES

What import_fortiswitch_template does on Fortimanager

AI agents use import_fortiswitch_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 import_fortiswitch_template is rated Medium

The import operation creates or modifies FortiSwitch template configurations in the system, which is a reversible Write action. While importing could potentially affect network devices managed by FortiManager, the action itself creates/updates template objects rather than executing commands on devices or causing permanent deletion.

From the tool's definition Tool named 'import_fortiswitch_template' with description 'Import a FortiSwitch template.' The verb 'import' indicates creation or modification of configuration data within the FortiManager system.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

import_fortiswitch_template Rate-limited

import_fortiswitch_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": {
    "import_fortiswitch_template": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "import_fortiswitch_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 import_fortiswitch_template call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about import_fortiswitch_template

What does the import_fortiswitch_template tool do? +

Import a FortiSwitch template. 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 import_fortiswitch_template? +

Register the Fortimanager MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for import_fortiswitch_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 import_fortiswitch_template? +

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

Can I rate-limit import_fortiswitch_template? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the import_fortiswitch_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 import_fortiswitch_template completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for import_fortiswitch_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 import_fortiswitch_template? +

import_fortiswitch_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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