unifi-port-profile-create · UniFi MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What unifi-port-profile-create does on UniFi MCP Server

AI agents use unifi-port-profile-create to create or update resources in UniFi MCP Server — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your UniFi MCP Server environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why unifi-port-profile-create needs a policy

Creating port profiles with bandwidth limits is a Write operation as it creates new network configuration objects that can be applied to infrastructure. While reversible (profiles can be deleted), this is a high-severity Write because misconfigured bandwidth limits or profiles could degrade network service for users or tenants, and the tool operates on critical network infrastructure.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'unifi-port-profile-create' and description explicitly state 'Create a new port profile' — this is a creation operation that modifies network configuration persistently.

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Verdict

unifi-port-profile-create Rate-limited

unifi-port-profile-create 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": {
    "unifi-port-profile-create": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "unifi-port-profile-create_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 UniFi MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about unifi-port-profile-create

What does the unifi-port-profile-create tool do? +

Create a new port profile with optional bandwidth limits. Use for defining tenant bandwidth tiers (e.g.,. It is categorised as a Write tool in the UniFi MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on unifi-port-profile-create? +

Register the UniFi MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for unifi-port-profile-create: 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-port-profile-create? +

unifi-port-profile-create is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit unifi-port-profile-create? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the unifi-port-profile-create 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-port-profile-create completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for unifi-port-profile-create. 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-port-profile-create? +

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