add_network_service_provider · CloudStack MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What add_network_service_provider does on CloudStack MCP Server

AI agents use add_network_service_provider 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 add_network_service_provider needs a policy

This tool creates a new network service provider in the CloudStack infrastructure. It is a reversible write operation (the provider can later be removed), but misconfiguration could affect network services across the infrastructure, warranting a medium severity rating.

From the tool's definition "Add a network service provider" - 'add' indicates creation of a new resource

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Verdict

add_network_service_provider Rate-limited

add_network_service_provider 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": {
    "add_network_service_provider": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_network_service_provider_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 CloudStack MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about add_network_service_provider

What does the add_network_service_provider tool do? +

Add a network service provider. 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 add_network_service_provider? +

Register the CloudStack MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for add_network_service_provider: 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 add_network_service_provider? +

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

Can I rate-limit add_network_service_provider? +

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

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

add_network_service_provider 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.