create_firewall_group

Create a new firewall security group.

SERVERProxmox MCP Server SOURCEgethosthewalrus/proxmox-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/gethosthewalrus-proxmox-mcp/create-firewall-group.md

WHAT IT DOES

What create_firewall_group does on Proxmox MCP Server

AI agents use create_firewall_group to create or update resources in Proxmox MCP Server, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Proxmox MCP Server environment.

RISK

Why create_firewall_group is rated Medium

This tool creates new firewall security groups, which modifies infrastructure configuration reversibly. While firewall rules directly affect network access control and could impact availability if misconfigured, the action itself is reversible (the group can be deleted or modified). It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data irreversibly, or move money.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_firewall_group' and description 'Create a new firewall security group' indicate creation of a new security configuration resource. The verb 'Create' combined with 'firewall' context shows data creation without deletion.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs create_firewall_group safely

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

create_firewall_group Rate-limited

create_firewall_group stays usable, but capped: an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "create_firewall_group": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_firewall_group_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about create_firewall_group

What does the create_firewall_group tool do? +

Create a new firewall security group. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Proxmox MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on create_firewall_group? +

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

What risk level is create_firewall_group? +

create_firewall_group is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit create_firewall_group? +

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

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

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

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