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list_global_policy_packages

list_global_policy_packages

How to control list_global_policy_packages ↓

What list_global_policy_packages does on Fortimanager

AI agents call list_global_policy_packages 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_global_policy_packages needs a policy

The tool name strongly suggests it retrieves or enumerates global policy packages from FortiManager. While the empty description prevents full certainty, the 'list_' prefix is a clear indicator of a Read operation. FortiManager is a security policy management system, so even though this lists configurations, the operation itself has no side effects and is non-destructive.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_global_policy_packages' indicates a retrieval operation; 'list' and 'get' operations are Read category operations that query data without side effects. The description is empty, which slightly lowers confidence.

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

How to control list_global_policy_packages

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_global_policy_packages:

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

list_global_policy_packages 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_global_policy_packages

What does the list_global_policy_packages tool do? +

list_global_policy_packages. 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_global_policy_packages? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit list_global_policy_packages? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_global_policy_packages 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_global_policy_packages completely? +

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

list_global_policy_packages 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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