log_app_ctrl

A read tool on the FortiOS 7 6 X MCP server.

SERVERFortiOS 7 6 X MCP Server SOURCEpaoloamato2/fortinet-mcp-server

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/paoloamato2-fortinet-mcp-server/log-app-ctrl.md

WHAT IT DOES

What log_app_ctrl does on FortiOS 7 6 X MCP Server

AI agents call log_app_ctrl to retrieve information from FortiOS 7 6 X MCP Server without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why log_app_ctrl is rated Low

The tool name structure ('log_*') combined with the sibling tools being predominantly Read operations (get, list patterns) indicates this likely retrieves or queries application control logs without modifying data. However, confidence is moderate (0.6) because the description is empty, which reduces certainty about exact behavior.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'log_app_ctrl' suggests logging or querying application control logs. Based on naming convention and context within a FortiOS MCP server alongside read-oriented tools (list, get operations), this appears to retrieve log data.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs log_app_ctrl safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and FortiOS 7 6 X MCP Server, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For log_app_ctrl, this is the rule to start with:

log_app_ctrl Allowed

log_app_ctrl is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "log_app_ctrl": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect FortiOS 7 6 X MCP Server, apply this rule, and every log_app_ctrl call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about log_app_ctrl

What does the log_app_ctrl tool do? +

log_app_ctrl is a read tool on the FortiOS 7 6 X MCP Server MCP server. It is categorised as a Read tool in the FortiOS 7 6 X MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on log_app_ctrl? +

Register the FortiOS 7 6 X MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for log_app_ctrl: 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 FortiOS 7 6 X MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is log_app_ctrl? +

log_app_ctrl is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit log_app_ctrl? +

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

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

log_app_ctrl is provided by the FortiOS 7 6 X MCP Server MCP server (paoloamato2/fortinet-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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