wifi_vap_list

List all VAPs (Virtual APs / SSIDs).

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

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/paoloamato2-fortinet-mcp-server/wifi-vap-list.md

WHAT IT DOES

What wifi_vap_list does on FortiOS 7 6 X MCP Server

AI agents call wifi_vap_list 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 wifi_vap_list is rated Low

This tool retrieves configuration data about wireless access points (VAPs) from the FortiOS system. The 'list' verb and description confirm it is a read-only operation that queries existing data without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing actions. While the information could potentially aid reconnaissance of network infrastructure, the tool itself performs no destructive, financial, or executable operations.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'wifi_vap_list' and description 'List all VAPs (Virtual APs / SSIDs)' indicate a query/retrieval operation with no modification or side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

wifi_vap_list Allowed

wifi_vap_list 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": {
    "wifi_vap_list": {}
  }
}

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 wifi_vap_list call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about wifi_vap_list

What does the wifi_vap_list tool do? +

List all VAPs (Virtual APs / SSIDs). 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 wifi_vap_list? +

Register the FortiOS 7 6 X MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for wifi_vap_list: 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 wifi_vap_list? +

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

Can I rate-limit wifi_vap_list? +

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

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

wifi_vap_list 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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