mikrotik_set_system_identity

What mikrotik_set_system_identity does on MikroTik Cursor MCP

AI agents use mikrotik_set_system_identity 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 mikrotik_set_system_identity is rated Medium

This tool modifies router system configuration (identity/hostname) but does not delete data or execute arbitrary commands. It is reversible—the identity can be changed back. However, it has medium severity because misconfiguring a router's identity could disrupt network management, monitoring, and administrative visibility, though it does not directly affect data deletion or financial operations.

From the tool's definition The tool description states it 'Sets system identity/name', which is a direct modification operation. The name 'mikrotik_set_system_identity' confirms this is a write operation that changes router configuration.

The rule that runs mikrotik_set_system_identity safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and MikroTik Cursor MCP, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For mikrotik_set_system_identity, this is the rule to start with:

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "mikrotik_set_system_identity": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "mikrotik_set_system_identity_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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