rename_fortiap

Rename a managed FortiAP.

SERVERFortimanager SOURCEjmpijll/fortimanager-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/jmpijll-fortimanager-mcp/rename-fortiap.md

WHAT IT DOES

What rename_fortiap does on Fortimanager

AI agents use rename_fortiap 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 rename_fortiap is rated Medium

Renaming a FortiAP is a reversible modification of device metadata. It does not delete data (ruling out Destructive), does not move money (ruling out Financial), and does not execute arbitrary code or commands (ruling out Execute).

From the tool's definition Tool name explicitly states 'rename' and description confirms it performs a rename operation on a managed FortiAP device

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

rename_fortiap Rate-limited

rename_fortiap 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": {
    "rename_fortiap": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "rename_fortiap_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 rename_fortiap call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about rename_fortiap

What does the rename_fortiap tool do? +

Rename a managed FortiAP. 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 rename_fortiap? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit rename_fortiap? +

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

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

rename_fortiap 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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