create_simple_network · Claude-Modeling-Labs MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What create_simple_network does on Claude-Modeling-Labs MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_simple_network needs a policy

This tool creates new network infrastructure objects (lab, router, switch) within CML, which is a reversible modification operation. It does not execute code on real systems, delete resources, or move money. Classified as Write rather than Execute because it appears to instantiate predefined topology templates rather than run arbitrary commands.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_simple_network' and description 'Create a simple network lab with a router and switch' indicate creation of lab resources.

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Verdict

create_simple_network Rate-limited

create_simple_network 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_simple_network": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_simple_network_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 Claude-Modeling-Labs MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about create_simple_network

What does the create_simple_network tool do? +

Create a simple network lab with a router and switch. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Claude-Modeling-Labs 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_simple_network? +

Register the Claude-Modeling-Labs MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_simple_network: 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 Claude-Modeling-Labs MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_simple_network? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_simple_network? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_simple_network 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_simple_network completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for create_simple_network. 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_simple_network? +

create_simple_network is provided by the Claude-Modeling-Labs MCP Server MCP server (mediocretriumph/claude-cml-toolkit). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

// THE FULL RECORD

create_simple_network is one line of Claude-Modeling-Labs MCP Server's registry record.

The record carries the whole server: verified identity, auth posture, risk grade, every tool classified, recommended policy — re-checked continuously.

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