list_traffic_shaping_profiles

A read tool on the Fortimanager MCP server.

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/list-traffic-shaping-profiles.md

WHAT IT DOES

What list_traffic_shaping_profiles does on Fortimanager

AI agents call list_traffic_shaping_profiles 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 list_traffic_shaping_profiles is rated Low

This tool retrieves and lists existing traffic shaping profiles from FortiManager. It is a read-only operation that queries data without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any actions. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an attacker could only gain visibility into traffic shaping configuration, not alter it or cause operational harm.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_traffic_shaping_profiles' and description 'List traffic shaping profiles' indicate a query/retrieval operation with no side effects.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

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

list_traffic_shaping_profiles Allowed

list_traffic_shaping_profiles 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": {
    "list_traffic_shaping_profiles": {}
  }
}

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 list_traffic_shaping_profiles call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about list_traffic_shaping_profiles

What does the list_traffic_shaping_profiles tool do? +

list_traffic_shaping_profiles is a read tool on the Fortimanager MCP server. 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_traffic_shaping_profiles? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit list_traffic_shaping_profiles? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_traffic_shaping_profiles 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_traffic_shaping_profiles completely? +

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

list_traffic_shaping_profiles 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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