topic Re: SmartConsole Extension - Easy deletion of unused rules in SmartConsole Extensions

SmartConsole Extension - Easy deletion of unused rules

HeikoAnkenbrand — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 14:28:44 GMT

Since deleting unused rules always annoyed me, I created a SmarteConsole plugin.
It does the following:

- Shows all rules in SmartConsole that have not been used (hit counter = 0).
- Lets you select any of the unused rules you want to delete.
- Generates the CLI commands for the Management Server to delete those rules.
You only need to copy and paste the output into an SSH session on the SMS.

I deliberately did not automate the deletion directly in SmartConsole, to avoid accidental rule removal if the tool is misused.

Install Smart Console Extension:
https://www.checkpoint.tips/ex/delete.json

PS:

I quickly created the SmartConsole extension during the last two days of my vacation.
When I have a bit more time, I’ll build a nicer version and make it available in the tools section.

Versions:

1.0 Basic version 08/20/2025
1.1 Public community version 08/27/2025
1.2 Add layers and autoload 09/01/2025
1.3 R82 compatible and added “last modified” +Bug Fix 01/14/2026

Demo video

(view in My Videos)

Install SmartConsole Extension

To install SmartConsole Extensions, you can watch this video:

(view in My Videos)

Re: SmartConsole Extension - Easy deletion of unused rules

HeikoAnkenbrand — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 06:57:50 GMT

It does the following:

Version 1.1:

Shows all rules in SmartConsole that have not been used (hit counter = 0).
Lets you select any of the unused rules you want to delete.
Generates the CLI commands for the Management Server to delete those rules.

Version 1.2:

In the new version 1.2, I have added the layer, so it should now work with any layer.
Furthermore, the list of objects to be deleted is now automatically loaded when the page is opened.

Re: SmartConsole Extension - Easy deletion of unused rules

lrezende — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 09:54:56 GMT

Having some problems here:

Re: SmartConsole Extension - Easy deletion of unused rules

Francis_Noel — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 12:03:12 GMT

Hello
My SmartConsol crash evry time when I clic on policy action buton
If i remove this extenssion is workin ?

Thanks

Re: SmartConsole Extension - Easy deletion of unused rules

HeikoAnkenbrand — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 12:15:56 GMT

Hello @Francis_Noel

It seems that in newer SmartConsoles there is a fundamental issue with Smart Console Extensions. Please follow the post below, where this error is being addressed:

SmartConsole Extension Issue in R81.20/R82

Re: SmartConsole Extension - Easy deletion of unused rules

PhoneBoy — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 23:06:32 GMT

It might make more sense for the CLI commands to be ones you can copy/paste to the Command Line available in SmartConsole.
Or maybe it can be an option, just a thought.

Re: SmartConsole Extension - Easy deletion of unused rules

majkel — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 10:25:56 GMT

Would be nice to maybe add column "last change date" in show rules section ?

Re: SmartConsole Extension - Easy deletion of unused rules

Maja_B — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 05:47:18 GMT

That's a good suggestion. I would add the "creation date", as well, as most of the times we don't want to remove the rules that are created or modified recently (probably in order to facilitate for some traffic that is expected in the future).

Re: SmartConsole Extension - Easy deletion of unused rules

the_rock — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 13:12:42 GMT

Gave this to few clients, they all LOVED it, really useful.

Andy

Re: SmartConsole Extension - Easy deletion of unused rules

satish_Puri — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 12:28:08 GMT

Hi HeikoAnkenbrand,

Sorry to bother you, But would be better if you can pass the instructions "How to inject this plugin" in Smart Console.

Re: SmartConsole Extension - Easy deletion of unused rules

_Val_ — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 13:43:34 GMT

@satish_Puri see the interactive guide here: https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk171436#Extension

Or see here: https://community.checkpoint.com/t5/Management/How-to-extend-and-enhance-SmartConsole/td-p/41429

Re: SmartConsole Extension - Easy deletion of unused rules

Ingard — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 13:01:41 GMT

Re: SmartConsole Extension - Easy deletion of unused rules

the_rock — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 15:17:34 GMT

Just follow what @_Val_ and @Ingard provided.

Andy

Re: SmartConsole Extension - Easy deletion of unused rules

the_rock — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 20:11:01 GMT

Keep these extensions coming, Heiko...BRILLIANT!

Andy

Re: SmartConsole Extension - Easy deletion of unused rules

HeikoAnkenbrand — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:01:26 GMT

Demo video

(view in My Videos)

Re: SmartConsole Extension - Easy deletion of unused rules

Matlu — Sat, 15 Nov 2025 14:48:29 GMT

Hello, @HeikoAnkenbrand

Does this work in MDS environments?

I have several CMAs in my MDS [approx. 8].

Is this tool useful?

Does the process for using it differ greatly from that of an SMS?

Thank you.

Re: SmartConsole Extension - Easy deletion of unused rules

the_rock — Sat, 15 Nov 2025 17:57:27 GMT

I tested it in the MDS lab bro and worked fine.

Re: SmartConsole Extension - Easy deletion of unused rules

Matlu — Sat, 15 Nov 2025 18:05:04 GMT

Bro.

Where do you apply this extension?

In the MDS box itself?

Or is it done by CMA?

Can you share an image of your lab or a short video, please?

Thanks 🙂

Re: SmartConsole Extension - Easy deletion of unused rules

the_rock — Sat, 15 Nov 2025 18:06:39 GMT

Sorry bro, had to delete it to create Palo Alto lab, but it was on CMA.

Re: SmartConsole Extension - Easy deletion of unused rules

Matlu — Sat, 15 Nov 2025 18:10:06 GMT

🥹🥲

This tool shows you the 0 Hits rules, but for how long?

The last 3 months, 6 months, etc.?

Or does it show you the general “regardless” of how long the rule has not been used?