configure_virtual_machine · CloudStack MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What configure_virtual_machine does on CloudStack MCP Server

AI agents use configure_virtual_machine 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 configure_virtual_machine needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies virtual machine settings reversibly. Configuration changes can typically be updated, adjusted, or rolled back to previous states, placing it in the Write category rather than Execute (which would apply to code execution) or Destructive (which would apply to VM termination or data deletion).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'configure_virtual_machine' and description 'Configure virtual machine settings' indicate modification of existing VM configuration.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

configure_virtual_machine Rate-limited

configure_virtual_machine 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": {
    "configure_virtual_machine": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "configure_virtual_machine_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about configure_virtual_machine

What does the configure_virtual_machine tool do? +

Configure virtual machine settings. 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 configure_virtual_machine? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit configure_virtual_machine? +

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

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

configure_virtual_machine 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.