create_global_load_balancer · CloudStack MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What create_global_load_balancer does on CloudStack MCP Server

AI agents use create_global_load_balancer 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 create_global_load_balancer needs a policy

This tool creates (writes) a new global load balancer rule, modifying infrastructure configuration. While the operation is reversible (the rule can be deleted), it affects critical load balancing infrastructure that routes production traffic. The severity is high due to the potential blast radius—misconfiguration could redirect traffic, cause service disruption, or expose unintended backend systems.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'create_global_load_balancer' and description states 'Create global load balancer rule'. The verb 'create' indicates a reversible write operation that establishes new infrastructure configuration.

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Verdict

create_global_load_balancer Rate-limited

create_global_load_balancer 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": {
    "create_global_load_balancer": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_global_load_balancer_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about create_global_load_balancer

What does the create_global_load_balancer tool do? +

Create global load balancer rule. 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 create_global_load_balancer? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit create_global_load_balancer? +

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

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

create_global_load_balancer 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.