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list_dynamic_interfaces

list_dynamic_interfaces

How to control list_dynamic_interfaces ↓

What list_dynamic_interfaces does on Fortimanager

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

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Why list_dynamic_interfaces needs a policy

The 'list' verb indicates a retrieval operation that queries FortiManager for dynamic interface information. This is a read-only action with no side effects. While the description is missing (reducing confidence slightly), the consistent naming pattern across FortiManager MCP tools and the explicit 'list' verb justify classification as Read.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_dynamic_interfaces' uses the verb 'list', which retrieves or queries data without modification.

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

How to control list_dynamic_interfaces

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 list_dynamic_interfaces:

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "list_dynamic_interfaces": {}
  }
}

list_dynamic_interfaces is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

  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 list_dynamic_interfaces

What does the list_dynamic_interfaces tool do? +

list_dynamic_interfaces. 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 list_dynamic_interfaces? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit list_dynamic_interfaces? +

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

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

list_dynamic_interfaces 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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