shutdown_vps

Shutdown VPS instance

SERVER20i MCP Server SOURCEcbrown35/20i-mcp

Critical RISK CLASS

Category Destructive

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Hiddensee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/cbrown35-20i-mcp/shutdown-vps.md

WHAT IT DOES

What shutdown_vps does on 20i MCP Server

AI agents call shutdown_vps to permanently remove resources in 20i MCP Server, typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

RISK

Why shutdown_vps is rated Critical

Shutting down a VPS immediately halts all hosted services (websites, databases, applications), causing downtime. While technically the VPS can be restarted, the shutdown itself is an impactful disruptive action with significant blast radius — all services hosted on that VPS become unavailable.

From the tool's definition 'Shutdown VPS instance' — shutting down a VPS is an irreversible disruptive action that terminates all running services and processes on the virtual server.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs shutdown_vps safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and 20i MCP Server, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For shutdown_vps, this is the rule to start with:

shutdown_vps Hidden

shutdown_vps 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": [
    "shutdown_vps"
  ]
}

RESTRICT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect 20i MCP Server, apply this rule, and every shutdown_vps call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about shutdown_vps

What does the shutdown_vps tool do? +

Shutdown VPS instance. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the 20i MCP 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 shutdown_vps? +

Register the 20i MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for shutdown_vps: 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 20i MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is shutdown_vps? +

shutdown_vps 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 shutdown_vps? +

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

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

shutdown_vps is provided by the 20i MCP Server MCP server (cbrown35/20i-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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