lock_policy_package_workspace

A write tool on the Fortimanager MCP server.

SERVERFortimanager SOURCEjmpijll/fortimanager-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What lock_policy_package_workspace does on Fortimanager

AI agents use lock_policy_package_workspace 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 lock_policy_package_workspace is rated Medium

Locking a policy package workspace prevents concurrent modifications and can impact other administrators' ability to edit configurations. This is a Write operation (reversible state modification) rather than Read (no side effects) or Destructive (irreversible deletion).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'lock_policy_package_workspace' indicates modification of workspace state by acquiring/holding a lock on policy package resources. Lock operations are reversible state changes (unlock would reverse the lock).

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

lock_policy_package_workspace Rate-limited

lock_policy_package_workspace 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": {
    "lock_policy_package_workspace": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "lock_policy_package_workspace_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 lock_policy_package_workspace call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about lock_policy_package_workspace

What does the lock_policy_package_workspace tool do? +

lock_policy_package_workspace is a write tool on the Fortimanager MCP server. 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 lock_policy_package_workspace? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit lock_policy_package_workspace? +

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

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

lock_policy_package_workspace 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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