proxmox_shutdown_vm

A destructive tool on the MCP Proxmox MCP server.

SERVERMCP Proxmox Server SOURCEbsahane/mcp-proxmox

Critical RISK CLASS

Category Destructive

Parameters 00 required

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This record as markdown: /tools/bsahane-mcp-proxmox/proxmox-shutdown-vm.md

WHAT IT DOES

What proxmox_shutdown_vm does on MCP Proxmox Server

AI agents call proxmox_shutdown_vm to permanently remove resources in MCP Proxmox Server, typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

RISK

Why proxmox_shutdown_vm is rated Critical

Shutting down a VM is a disruptive operation that terminates running workloads. While not irreversible in the same way as deletion, it forcibly stops services and can cause data loss or downtime if misused. Among available categories, Destructive best fits as it is a high-impact, potentially unrecoverable action for running workloads.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'proxmox_shutdown_vm' implies shutting down a VM; description is empty and uninformative, lowering confidence

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs proxmox_shutdown_vm safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and MCP Proxmox Server, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For proxmox_shutdown_vm, this is the rule to start with:

proxmox_shutdown_vm Hidden

proxmox_shutdown_vm is removed from the agent's tool list entirely, so the agent never calls it. The rest of the server keeps working.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "proxmox_shutdown_vm"
  ]
}

RESTRICT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect MCP Proxmox Server, apply this rule, and every proxmox_shutdown_vm call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about proxmox_shutdown_vm

What does the proxmox_shutdown_vm tool do? +

proxmox_shutdown_vm is a destructive tool on the MCP Proxmox Server MCP server. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the MCP Proxmox Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on proxmox_shutdown_vm? +

Register the MCP Proxmox Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for proxmox_shutdown_vm: 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 MCP Proxmox Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is proxmox_shutdown_vm? +

proxmox_shutdown_vm is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit proxmox_shutdown_vm? +

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

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

proxmox_shutdown_vm is provided by the MCP Proxmox Server MCP server (bsahane/mcp-proxmox). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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