create_application_profile · ACI MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What create_application_profile does on ACI MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_application_profile needs a policy

This tool creates a new application profile in Cisco ACI, which is a reversible write operation. Application profiles are logical groupings in ACI fabric configuration that can be modified or deleted later.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'create_application_profile' and description states 'Create a new application profile'. The verb 'create' indicates data creation.

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Verdict

create_application_profile Rate-limited

create_application_profile 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_application_profile": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_application_profile_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about create_application_profile

What does the create_application_profile tool do? +

Create a new application profile. It is categorised as a Write tool in the ACI 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_application_profile? +

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

What risk level is create_application_profile? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_application_profile? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_application_profile 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_application_profile completely? +

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

create_application_profile is provided by the ACI MCP Server MCP server (jim-coyne/aci_mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.