add_devices_to_group_bulk

A write tool on the FortiManager MCP server.

SERVERFortiManager MCP Server SOURCErstierli/fortimanager-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/rstierli-fortimanager-mcp/add-devices-to-group-bulk.md

WHAT IT DOES

What add_devices_to_group_bulk does on FortiManager MCP Server

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

RISK

Why add_devices_to_group_bulk is rated Medium

Tool adds multiple devices to groups in centralized firewall management, reversibly modifying network topology and access policies.

From the tool's definition uninformative description; bulk device group assignment modifies network configuration

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs add_devices_to_group_bulk safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and FortiManager MCP Server, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For add_devices_to_group_bulk, this is the rule to start with:

add_devices_to_group_bulk Rate-limited

add_devices_to_group_bulk 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": {
    "add_devices_to_group_bulk": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_devices_to_group_bulk_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect FortiManager MCP Server, apply this rule, and every add_devices_to_group_bulk call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about add_devices_to_group_bulk

What does the add_devices_to_group_bulk tool do? +

add_devices_to_group_bulk is a write tool on the FortiManager MCP Server MCP server. It is categorised as a Write tool in the FortiManager 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 add_devices_to_group_bulk? +

Register the FortiManager MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for add_devices_to_group_bulk: 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 FortiManager MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is add_devices_to_group_bulk? +

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

Can I rate-limit add_devices_to_group_bulk? +

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

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

add_devices_to_group_bulk is provided by the FortiManager MCP Server MCP server (rstierli/fortimanager-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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