list_firewall_policies

A read tool on the FortiManager MCP server.

SERVERFortiManager MCP Server SOURCErstierli/fortimanager-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/rstierli-fortimanager-mcp/list-firewall-policies.md

WHAT IT DOES

What list_firewall_policies does on FortiManager MCP Server

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

RISK

Why list_firewall_policies is rated Low

This tool queries and retrieves firewall policies from FortiManager without creating, modifying, or deleting any configuration. Even though the description is empty, the name clearly indicates a retrieval operation. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an AI agent listing policies cannot inadvertently damage systems or policies.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_firewall_policies' uses the verb 'list', which is a read-only operation that retrieves existing data without modification.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs list_firewall_policies 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 list_firewall_policies, this is the rule to start with:

list_firewall_policies Allowed

list_firewall_policies is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "list_firewall_policies": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY 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 list_firewall_policies call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about list_firewall_policies

What does the list_firewall_policies tool do? +

list_firewall_policies is a read tool on the FortiManager MCP Server MCP server. 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_firewall_policies? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit list_firewall_policies? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_firewall_policies 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_firewall_policies completely? +

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

list_firewall_policies 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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