create_sdwan_template · FortiManager MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What create_sdwan_template does on FortiManager MCP Server

AI agents use create_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.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_sdwan_template needs a policy

This tool creates a new SD-WAN template configuration, which is a reversible write operation. SD-WAN templates in FortiManager control network routing policies and device behavior across potentially many endpoints. While reversible, misconfiguration could disrupt network traffic or allow unintended routing, hence 'high' severity.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'create_sdwan_template' and description states 'Create a new SD-WAN template.' The verb 'Create' indicates data creation/modification without deletion.

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Verdict

create_sdwan_template Rate-limited

create_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": {
    "create_sdwan_template": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_sdwan_template_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_sdwan_template

What does the create_sdwan_template tool do? +

Create a new SD-WAN template. 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_sdwan_template? +

Register the FortiManager MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_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 create_sdwan_template? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_sdwan_template? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_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 create_sdwan_template completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for create_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 create_sdwan_template? +

create_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.