delete_device
AI agents call delete_device to permanently remove resources in FortiManager MCP Server — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
Device deletion cannot be undone and removes managed infrastructure from the centralized system. This is a destructive action that eliminates data irreversibly. While critical to some workflows, misuse by an AI agent could remove essential network devices from management, disrupting operations.
From the tool's definition Tool name is 'delete_device' with no description provided. The verb 'delete' indicates irreversible removal of data. In the context of FortiManager device management, deleting a device removes its configuration and management registration permanently.
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delete_device. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the FortiManager MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
Register the FortiManager MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_device: 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.
delete_device is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete_device 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for delete_device. 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.
delete_device 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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