create_keydb_database · Coolify MCP Tools MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_keydb_database does on Coolify MCP Tools

AI agents use create_keydb_database 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_keydb_database needs a policy

This tool creates a new KeyDB database instance, which is a reversible Write operation. While database creation modifies infrastructure state and adds a persistent resource, it does not irreversibly delete data (not Destructive) or execute arbitrary user-supplied code (not Execute).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_keydb_database' and description 'Create a KeyDB database' indicate the tool creates a new database resource.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

create_keydb_database Rate-limited

create_keydb_database 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_keydb_database": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_keydb_database_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_keydb_database

What does the create_keydb_database tool do? +

Create a KeyDB database. 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_keydb_database? +

Register the Coolify MCP Tools MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_keydb_database: 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_keydb_database? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_keydb_database? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_keydb_database 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_keydb_database completely? +

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

create_keydb_database 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.