create_dockerimage_application · Coolify MCP Tools MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What create_dockerimage_application does on Coolify MCP Tools

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_dockerimage_application needs a policy

This tool creates a new application in the Coolify infrastructure from a Docker image. It is a reversible write operation (the application can be deleted afterward). It does not execute code directly, destroy data, or involve financial transactions.

From the tool's definition 'Create application from Docker image' — creates a new application resource

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Verdict

create_dockerimage_application Rate-limited

create_dockerimage_application 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_dockerimage_application": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_dockerimage_application_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Coolify MCP Tools, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about create_dockerimage_application

What does the create_dockerimage_application tool do? +

Create application from Docker image. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Coolify MCP Tools 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_dockerimage_application? +

Register the Coolify MCP Tools MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_dockerimage_application: 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 Coolify MCP Tools. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_dockerimage_application? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_dockerimage_application? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_dockerimage_application 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_dockerimage_application completely? +

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

create_dockerimage_application is provided by the Coolify MCP Tools MCP server (jplansink/coolify-mcp-tools). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.