execute_fortimanager_tool

Execute a FortiManager tool by name with parameters.

SERVERFortiManager MCP Server SOURCErstierli/fortimanager-mcp

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What execute_fortimanager_tool does on FortiManager MCP Server

AI agents invoke execute_fortimanager_tool to trigger actions in FortiManager MCP Server. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call: builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

RISK

Why execute_fortimanager_tool is rated High

This is a generic execution wrapper that allows calling FortiManager tools by name with arbitrary parameters. While not inherently destructive, the blast radius is high because: (1) it can invoke any of the sibling write/destructive operations (policy assignment, device provisioning, template cloning); (2) misuse by an AI agent could reconfigure critical firewall rules, provision unauthorized devices, or modify…

From the tool's definition Tool name 'execute_fortimanager_tool' combined with description 'Execute a FortiManager tool by name with parameters' indicates arbitrary execution of FortiManager operations.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs execute_fortimanager_tool safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and FortiManager MCP Server, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For execute_fortimanager_tool, this is the rule to start with:

execute_fortimanager_tool Rate-limited

execute_fortimanager_tool stays usable, but rate-capped: a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "execute_fortimanager_tool": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "execute_fortimanager_tool_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

RATE-LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect FortiManager MCP Server, apply this rule, and every execute_fortimanager_tool call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about execute_fortimanager_tool

What does the execute_fortimanager_tool tool do? +

Execute a FortiManager tool by name with parameters. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the FortiManager MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on execute_fortimanager_tool? +

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

execute_fortimanager_tool is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit execute_fortimanager_tool? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the execute_fortimanager_tool 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 execute_fortimanager_tool completely? +

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

execute_fortimanager_tool 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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