domain-create · Dokploy MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What domain-create does on Dokploy MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why domain-create needs a policy

This tool creates new domain configurations, which is a reversible write operation. While domain creation can have operational impact (affects routing and SSL/TLS setup), it is not destructive (deletable), does not execute arbitrary code, and does not involve financial transactions.

From the tool's definition Tool name "domain-create" and description states it "Creates a new domain configuration". The verb "create" and "new" indicate data creation. The scope includes domain configurations with SSL/TLS settings, which affects application routing and security.

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Verdict

domain-create Rate-limited

domain-create 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": {
    "domain-create": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "domain-create_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 Dokploy MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about domain-create

What does the domain-create tool do? +

Creates a new domain configuration in Dokploy. Domains can be configured for applications, compose services, or preview deployments with SSL/TLS certificate options. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Dokploy 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 domain-create? +

Register the Dokploy MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for domain-create: 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 Dokploy MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is domain-create? +

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

Can I rate-limit domain-create? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the domain-create 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 domain-create completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for domain-create. 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 domain-create? +

domain-create is provided by the Dokploy MCP Server MCP server (limehawk/dokploy-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.