list_address_groups

list_address_groups

Server FortiManager MCP Server rstierli/fortimanager-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What list_address_groups does on FortiManager MCP Server

AI agents call list_address_groups to retrieve information from FortiManager MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why list_address_groups needs a policy

The 'list_' prefix conventionally indicates a query or retrieval operation with no side effects. In the context of FortiManager's firewall policy management, listing address groups is a read-only operation that queries existing configuration data. No description was available to lower confidence, but the naming pattern is unambiguous.

From the tool's definition Tool named 'list_address_groups' with no description provided. The 'list_' prefix is a strong indicator of a data retrieval operation.

Questions about list_address_groups

What does the list_address_groups tool do? +

list_address_groups. It is categorised as a Read tool in the FortiManager MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_address_groups? +

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

list_address_groups is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit list_address_groups? +

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

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

list_address_groups 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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