list_fortimanager_categories

List all FortiManager tool categories and their tool counts.

SERVERFortiManager MCP Server SOURCErstierli/fortimanager-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What list_fortimanager_categories does on FortiManager MCP Server

AI agents call list_fortimanager_categories 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_fortimanager_categories is rated Low

This tool retrieves information about available categories and counts—a read-only operation with no side effects. It does not create, modify, delete, execute, or transfer anything. The blast radius of misuse is negligible; an agent listing categories cannot cause harm to firewall policies, devices, or network configuration.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_fortimanager_categories' and description 'List all FortiManager tool categories and their tool counts' indicate a query/listing operation that retrieves metadata without modifying any system state.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

list_fortimanager_categories Allowed

list_fortimanager_categories 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_fortimanager_categories": {}
  }
}

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_fortimanager_categories call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about list_fortimanager_categories

What does the list_fortimanager_categories tool do? +

List all FortiManager tool categories and their tool counts. 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_fortimanager_categories? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit list_fortimanager_categories? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_fortimanager_categories 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_fortimanager_categories completely? +

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

list_fortimanager_categories 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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