create_database · Coolify MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_database does on Coolify MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_database needs a policy

This tool creates new database instances, which is a reversible modification operation (databases can be deleted). It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data irreversibly, or move money. However, severity is high because provisioning databases in a production PaaS environment consumes resources, may incur costs, and could interfere with application operations if misused by an AI agent without proper safeguards.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_database' and description 'Create a new database' indicate the tool creates new persistent data infrastructure.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

create_database Rate-limited

create_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_database": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_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 Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about create_database

What does the create_database tool do? +

Create a new database. Valid types: postgresql, mysql, mariadb, mongodb, redis, clickhouse, dragonfly, keydb. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Coolify 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_database? +

Register the Coolify MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_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 Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_database? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_database? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_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_database completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for create_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_database? +

create_database is provided by the Coolify MCP Server MCP server (kof70/coolify-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.