assign_template_group · FortiManager MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What assign_template_group does on FortiManager MCP Server

AI agents use assign_template_group 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.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why assign_template_group needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies device configuration by assigning a template group. While reversible (templates can be reassigned or removed), it materially alters network security policy and firewall configuration across potentially multiple devices.

From the tool's definition Tool assigns a template group to a device, which modifies device configuration state in FortiManager. Description states 'Assign a template group to a device', indicating a configuration change operation.

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Verdict

assign_template_group Rate-limited

assign_template_group 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_template_group": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "assign_template_group_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 FortiManager MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about assign_template_group

What does the assign_template_group tool do? +

Assign a template group 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_template_group? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit assign_template_group? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the assign_template_group 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_template_group completely? +

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

assign_template_group 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.