add_vmware_dc · CloudStack MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What add_vmware_dc does on CloudStack MCP Server

AI agents use add_vmware_dc 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_vmware_dc needs a policy

Adding a VMware datacenter creates a new infrastructure component that persists in the CloudStack system. This is reversible (can be removed), so it falls under Write rather than Destructive. However, it carries high severity because creating a datacenter is a significant infrastructure decision that affects the entire system's resource pool and could disrupt operations if misconfigured by an AI agent.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'add_vmware_dc' and description 'Add VMware datacenter' indicate creation of a new infrastructure resource (datacenter).

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Verdict

add_vmware_dc Rate-limited

add_vmware_dc 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_vmware_dc": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_vmware_dc_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about add_vmware_dc

What does the add_vmware_dc tool do? +

Add VMware datacenter. 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_vmware_dc? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit add_vmware_dc? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the add_vmware_dc 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_vmware_dc completely? +

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

add_vmware_dc 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.