create_cli_template_group · FortiManager MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What create_cli_template_group does on FortiManager MCP Server

AI agents use create_cli_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 create_cli_template_group needs a policy

Creating a CLI template group is a reversible write operation that adds new configuration to FortiManager. It does not execute arbitrary commands, delete data, or move funds. However, severity is high because CLI template groups in FortiManager control firewall behavior across potentially many managed devices, and misconfiguration could disrupt network security policies or device management.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'create' and description states 'Create a new CLI template group.' This is a creation operation that modifies FortiManager configuration by adding a new resource.

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Verdict

create_cli_template_group Rate-limited

create_cli_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": {
    "create_cli_template_group": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_cli_template_group_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about create_cli_template_group

What does the create_cli_template_group tool do? +

Create a new CLI template group. 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 create_cli_template_group? +

Register the FortiManager MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_cli_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 create_cli_template_group? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_cli_template_group? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_cli_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 create_cli_template_group completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for create_cli_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 create_cli_template_group? +

create_cli_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.