mikrotik_create_port_forward · MikroTik Cursor MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What mikrotik_create_port_forward does on MikroTik Cursor MCP

AI agents use mikrotik_create_port_forward to create or update resources in MikroTik Cursor MCP — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your MikroTik Cursor MCP environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why mikrotik_create_port_forward needs a policy

Creating a port forward rule modifies the router's NAT/firewall configuration by exposing an internal service to external networks. This is a reversible write operation (rules can be deleted), but misuse could expose internal systems to the internet, making the blast radius high.

From the tool's definition forwards external port to internal IP

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

mikrotik_create_port_forward Rate-limited

mikrotik_create_port_forward 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": {
    "mikrotik_create_port_forward": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "mikrotik_create_port_forward_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches MikroTik Cursor MCP, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about mikrotik_create_port_forward

What does the mikrotik_create_port_forward tool do? +

Easy port forwarding helper - forwards external port to internal IP. It is categorised as a Write tool in the MikroTik Cursor MCP MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on mikrotik_create_port_forward? +

Register the MikroTik Cursor MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for mikrotik_create_port_forward: 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 MikroTik Cursor MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is mikrotik_create_port_forward? +

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

Can I rate-limit mikrotik_create_port_forward? +

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

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

mikrotik_create_port_forward is provided by the MikroTik Cursor MCP server (kevinpez/mikrotik-cursor-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.