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

WHAT IT DOES

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

AI agents use unifi-port-profile-update 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-update needs a policy

The tool creates or modifies data (port profile configuration) in a reversible manner, which aligns with the Write category. However, severity is marked high rather than low because port profile updates in network infrastructure can have significant impact on traffic handling, VLANs, PoE settings, or quality-of-service policies.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'update' and description states 'Update an existing port profile' with merge semantics. This modifies network configuration that is typically sensitive infrastructure.

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Verdict

unifi-port-profile-update Rate-limited

unifi-port-profile-update 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-update": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "unifi-port-profile-update_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-update

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

Update an existing port profile. Uses fetch-then-merge — only specified fields are changed. 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-update? +

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

unifi-port-profile-update 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-update? +

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

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

unifi-port-profile-update 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.