assign_sdwan_template

Assign an SD-WAN template to a device.

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/assign-sdwan-template.md

WHAT IT DOES

What assign_sdwan_template does on FortiManager MCP Server

AI agents use assign_sdwan_template 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 assign_sdwan_template is rated Medium

The tool assigns (creates/applies) an SD-WAN template to a device, which modifies the device's configuration state. This is reversible via reassignment or removal. While it affects network behavior and could impact availability if misconfigured, it is not Destructive (no deletion), not Execute (no arbitrary code execution), and not Financial.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'assign_sdwan_template' and description 'Assign an SD-WAN template to a device' indicate modifying device configuration. This is a Write operation that creates or modifies network settings.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs assign_sdwan_template 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 assign_sdwan_template, this is the rule to start with:

assign_sdwan_template Rate-limited

assign_sdwan_template 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": {
    "assign_sdwan_template": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "assign_sdwan_template_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 assign_sdwan_template call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about assign_sdwan_template

What does the assign_sdwan_template tool do? +

Assign an SD-WAN template to a device. 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 assign_sdwan_template? +

Register the FortiManager MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for assign_sdwan_template: 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 assign_sdwan_template? +

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

Can I rate-limit assign_sdwan_template? +

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

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

assign_sdwan_template 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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