activate_project · CloudStack MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What activate_project does on CloudStack MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why activate_project needs a policy

This tool modifies project state reversibly (a project can be suspended again), making it a Write operation rather than Read (which would only query status) or Execute (which would run arbitrary operations). The severity is medium because activating a project could resume resource consumption, billing, and access permissions, but the action is reversible and doesn't permanently delete data.

From the tool's definition The tool description states 'Activate a suspended project' - this modifies the state of a project by changing it from suspended to active. The name contains the action verb 'activate' which indicates state modification.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

activate_project Rate-limited

activate_project 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": {
    "activate_project": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "activate_project_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about activate_project

What does the activate_project tool do? +

Activate a suspended project. It is categorised as a Write tool in the CloudStack 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 activate_project? +

Register the CloudStack MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for activate_project: 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 CloudStack MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is activate_project? +

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

Can I rate-limit activate_project? +

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

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

activate_project is provided by the CloudStack MCP Server MCP server (mozg31337/cloudstack-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.