unifi-port-set-profile · UniFi MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

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

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

This tool modifies switch port configuration by assigning profiles and setting port_overrides on network devices. It creates or updates device state reversibly (ports can be reconfigured), making it a Write operation.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Assign a port profile to a specific switch port' and 'Sets port_overrides on the device' — these are explicit modifications to network device configuration.

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Verdict

unifi-port-set-profile Rate-limited

unifi-port-set-profile 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-set-profile": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "unifi-port-set-profile_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-set-profile

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

Assign a port profile to a specific switch port. Sets port_overrides on the device using fetch-then-merge (preserves all other port overrides). 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-set-profile? +

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

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

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

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

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

unifi-port-set-profile 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.