fortigate_export_readonly_snapshot

WHAT IT DOES

What fortigate_export_readonly_snapshot does on Fortigate MCP

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why fortigate_export_readonly_snapshot needs a policy

Although the tool is constrained to read-only data (indicated by 'read-only' and the server's read-only nature), the act of exporting and persisting a snapshot to local storage constitutes a Write operation. This goes beyond mere querying (Read) because it creates a new artifact that persists outside the MCP interaction.

From the tool's definition The tool creates and saves a file artifact ('Save a redacted local JSON snapshot') which is a reversible write operation that stores data to local storage.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

fortigate_export_readonly_snapshot Rate-limited

fortigate_export_readonly_snapshot 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": {
    "fortigate_export_readonly_snapshot": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "fortigate_export_readonly_snapshot_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 Fortigate MCP, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about fortigate_export_readonly_snapshot

What does the fortigate_export_readonly_snapshot tool do? +

Save a redacted local JSON snapshot of key read-only Fortigate state. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Fortigate MCP MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on fortigate_export_readonly_snapshot? +

Register the Fortigate MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for fortigate_export_readonly_snapshot: 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 Fortigate MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is fortigate_export_readonly_snapshot? +

fortigate_export_readonly_snapshot is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit fortigate_export_readonly_snapshot? +

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

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

fortigate_export_readonly_snapshot is provided by the Fortigate MCP server (picaresco/mcp-fortigate). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.