Possible to modify rule based on a schedule?

[jeff3820]

Periodically I change a NAT rule to open a port. I usually remember to close the port when I am done but occasionally I forget. Is there a way, or a package, to modify a rule based on a schedule? For example, at 2:00AM, check to see if a rule is active, and if so, then deactivate the rule...otherwise do nothing.

[stephenw10]

You can put a schedule on a firewall rule:
https://docs.netgate.com/pfsense/en/latest/firewall/firewall-rule-schedules.html

But that would require scheduling it enabled too and it doesn't sound like that would fit your usage.

You might be able to just set the rule as disabled using a php shell command/script. Then call that from a cronjob.
https://docs.netgate.com/pfsense/en/latest/development/using-the-php-pfsense-shell.html

Steve