search_objects

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/search-objects.md

WHAT IT DOES

What search_objects does on FortiManager MCP Server

AI agents call search_objects 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 search_objects is rated Low

Search operations are retrievals without side effects (Read category). Given the empty description, confidence is moderate rather than high. Severity is medium because search operations on a centralized firewall policy management system could expose sensitive network configuration information if an AI agent crafts overly broad queries, but the operation itself is not destructive or financial.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'search_objects' indicates a search/query operation, which is a Read category function. The description is empty, limiting confidence.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

search_objects Allowed

search_objects 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": {
    "search_objects": {}
  }
}

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 search_objects call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about search_objects

What does the search_objects tool do? +

search_objects 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 search_objects? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit search_objects? +

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

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

search_objects 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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