create_network_acl · CloudStack MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What create_network_acl does on CloudStack MCP Server

AI agents use create_network_acl 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_network_acl needs a policy

The tool creates (writes) new network ACL rules, which are security policies that control network traffic. While this is reversible (rules can be modified or deleted), misconfiguration could block legitimate traffic or expose infrastructure to unauthorized access.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_network_acl' and description 'Create network ACL rule' indicate creation of network access control rules. This is a Write operation that creates new security policy configurations.

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Verdict

create_network_acl Rate-limited

create_network_acl 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_network_acl": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_network_acl_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 create_network_acl

What does the create_network_acl tool do? +

Create network ACL 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_network_acl? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit create_network_acl? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_network_acl 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_network_acl completely? +

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

create_network_acl 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.