gandi_simplehosting_create_vhost · Gandi MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What gandi_simplehosting_create_vhost does on Gandi

AI agents use gandi_simplehosting_create_vhost 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_vhost needs a policy

Creating a vhost is a reversible modification to a hosting configuration. It adds a new virtual host but does not execute arbitrary code, delete data, or commit financial transactions. The blast radius is moderate: misconfiguration could disrupt service availability or create unintended hosting configurations, but the action can be undone by deleting the vhost.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'create' and description states 'Create a vhost on a Simple Hosting instance' — this creates a new resource (virtual host) on an existing hosting instance.

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Verdict

gandi_simplehosting_create_vhost Rate-limited

gandi_simplehosting_create_vhost 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_vhost": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "gandi_simplehosting_create_vhost_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about gandi_simplehosting_create_vhost

What does the gandi_simplehosting_create_vhost tool do? +

Create a vhost on a Simple Hosting 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_vhost? +

Register the Gandi MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for gandi_simplehosting_create_vhost: 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_vhost? +

gandi_simplehosting_create_vhost 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_vhost? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the gandi_simplehosting_create_vhost 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_vhost completely? +

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

gandi_simplehosting_create_vhost 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.