gandi_simplehosting_create_instance

WHAT IT DOES

What gandi_simplehosting_create_instance does on Gandi

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why gandi_simplehosting_create_instance needs a policy

The name contains 'create_instance', which indicates provisioning a new SimpleHosting instance on Gandi. This is a Write operation (creating a new resource). It could potentially have financial implications (hosting instances typically incur costs), but without a description confirming billing/payment commitment, Write is the most defensible category.

From the tool's definition Tool name: gandi_simplehosting_create_instance — 'create' strongly implies resource creation; description is empty.

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Verdict

gandi_simplehosting_create_instance Rate-limited

gandi_simplehosting_create_instance 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": {
    "gandi_simplehosting_create_instance": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "gandi_simplehosting_create_instance_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about gandi_simplehosting_create_instance

What does the gandi_simplehosting_create_instance tool do? +

gandi_simplehosting_create_instance. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Gandi MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on gandi_simplehosting_create_instance? +

Register the Gandi MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for gandi_simplehosting_create_instance: 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 Gandi. Nothing to install.

What risk level is gandi_simplehosting_create_instance? +

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

Can I rate-limit gandi_simplehosting_create_instance? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the gandi_simplehosting_create_instance 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 gandi_simplehosting_create_instance completely? +

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

gandi_simplehosting_create_instance is provided by the Gandi MCP server (millsymills-com/gandi-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.