create_package · FortiManager MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_package does on FortiManager MCP Server

AI agents use create_package 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_package needs a policy

This tool creates (Write category) a firewall policy package in FortiManager. While not destructive, it introduces new policy configurations that could affect network traffic filtering and security posture across managed devices. Severity is high because misconfigured packages could block legitimate traffic or allow malicious traffic, but the action is reversible through modification or deletion.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_package' indicates creation of a new firewall policy package in FortiManager. The empty description limits direct evidence, but context from sibling tools (assign_package, clone_package, assign_system_template) confirms this server manages…

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Verdict

create_package Rate-limited

create_package 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_package": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_package_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 create_package

What does the create_package tool do? +

create_package. 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_package? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit create_package? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_package 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_package completely? +

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

create_package 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.