reboot_system

A execute tool on the Fortimanager MCP server.

SERVERFortimanager SOURCEjmpijll/fortimanager-mcp

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/jmpijll-fortimanager-mcp/reboot-system.md

WHAT IT DOES

What reboot_system does on Fortimanager

AI agents invoke reboot_system to trigger actions in Fortimanager. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call: builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

RISK

Why reboot_system is rated High

Rebooting a system is an irreversible in-the-moment action that disrupts services and running processes. While not permanently destructive to data, it causes immediate operational impact (downtime, interrupted sessions) across potentially managed network infrastructure.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'reboot_system' implies triggering a system reboot, an external operation with significant impact. Description is empty and uninformative, lowering confidence slightly.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

reboot_system Rate-limited

reboot_system stays usable, but rate-capped: a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "reboot_system": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "reboot_system_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

RATE-LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Fortimanager, apply this rule, and every reboot_system call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about reboot_system

What does the reboot_system tool do? +

reboot_system is a execute tool on the Fortimanager MCP server. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Fortimanager MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on reboot_system? +

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

reboot_system is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit reboot_system? +

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

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

reboot_system 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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