create_mysql_database · Coolify MCP Tools MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_mysql_database does on Coolify MCP Tools

AI agents use create_mysql_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_mysql_database needs a policy

This tool creates a new database, which is a reversible Write operation—the database can be deleted or dropped later. While it modifies infrastructure state, it is not destructive (the action can be undone) and does not involve financial transactions or code execution.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_mysql_database' and description 'Create a MySQL database' indicate a database creation operation that adds new persistent data structures.

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Verdict

create_mysql_database Rate-limited

create_mysql_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_mysql_database": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_mysql_database_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about create_mysql_database

What does the create_mysql_database tool do? +

Create a MySQL 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_mysql_database? +

Register the Coolify MCP Tools MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_mysql_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_mysql_database? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_mysql_database? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_mysql_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_mysql_database completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for create_mysql_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_mysql_database? +

create_mysql_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.