create_public_application · Coolify MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What create_public_application does on Coolify MCP Server

AI agents use create_public_application 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_public_application needs a policy

This tool creates a new application resource on a Coolify PaaS instance, which is a reversible data/infrastructure modification (Write category). Severity is elevated to 'high' because: (1) it deploys code to a self-hosted platform, (2) the public nature increases exposure surface, (3) deployment at scale could affect availability, and (4) misuse could result in uncontrolled resource provisioning or exposure of…

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_public_application' and description 'Create a new public application from a public Git repository' indicate a creation operation that modifies infrastructure state by adding a new application resource.

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Verdict

create_public_application Rate-limited

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

FAQ

Questions about create_public_application

What does the create_public_application tool do? +

Create a new public application from a public Git repository. 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_public_application? +

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

What risk level is create_public_application? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_public_application? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_public_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_public_application completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for create_public_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_public_application? +

create_public_application 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.