unifi_reconnect_client · UniFi MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What unifi_reconnect_client does on UniFi MCP Server

AI agents invoke unifi_reconnect_client to trigger actions in UniFi MCP Server. 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.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why unifi_reconnect_client needs a policy

This tool forces an external network operation (disconnecting and reconnecting a client) rather than simply reading or writing configuration data. It triggers an action with real-time effects on network connectivity. It is not destructive (data is not deleted) nor financial, making Execute the appropriate category. Misuse could disrupt legitimate users' connectivity, hence medium severity.

From the tool's definition 'Force client reconnect' — actively triggers a network reconnection operation on a connected client

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Verdict

unifi_reconnect_client Rate-limited

unifi_reconnect_client 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": {
    "unifi_reconnect_client": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "unifi_reconnect_client_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

FAQ

Questions about unifi_reconnect_client

What does the unifi_reconnect_client tool do? +

Force client reconnect. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the UniFi MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on unifi_reconnect_client? +

Register the UniFi MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for unifi_reconnect_client: 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 UniFi MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is unifi_reconnect_client? +

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

Can I rate-limit unifi_reconnect_client? +

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

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

unifi_reconnect_client is provided by the UniFi MCP Server MCP server (mjrestivo16/mcp-unifi). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.