databricks_create_instance_pool

A write tool on the Databricks MCP server.

SERVERDatabricks MCP Server SOURCEpypi:databricks-sdk-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-pramodbhatofficial-databricks-sdk-mcp/databricks-create-instance-pool.md

WHAT IT DOES

What databricks_create_instance_pool does on Databricks MCP Server

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

RISK

Why databricks_create_instance_pool is rated Medium

Creating an instance pool allocates cloud compute resources and modifies infrastructure state reversibly. This is a Write action (creates new resource) rather than Execute (doesn't directly run code) or Destructive (can be deleted). Severity is medium because misconfiguration could consume significant cloud resources and incur costs, but the action is reversible.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'databricks_create_instance_pool' indicates creation of a Databricks compute resource pool. Description is empty, limiting direct evidence, but 'create_' prefix establishes it as a Write operation.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs databricks_create_instance_pool safely

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

databricks_create_instance_pool Rate-limited

databricks_create_instance_pool 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": {
    "databricks_create_instance_pool": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "databricks_create_instance_pool_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 Databricks MCP Server, apply this rule, and every databricks_create_instance_pool call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about databricks_create_instance_pool

What does the databricks_create_instance_pool tool do? +

databricks_create_instance_pool is a write tool on the Databricks MCP Server MCP server. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Databricks 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 databricks_create_instance_pool? +

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

What risk level is databricks_create_instance_pool? +

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

Can I rate-limit databricks_create_instance_pool? +

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

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

databricks_create_instance_pool is provided by the Databricks MCP Server MCP server (pypi:databricks-sdk-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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