create_network_offering · CloudStack MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What create_network_offering does on CloudStack MCP Server

AI agents use create_network_offering 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_offering needs a policy

This tool creates a new network offering, which is a reversible configuration change in CloudStack infrastructure. It does not execute code, delete data, or move money. While creating network offerings could have significant downstream impact on infrastructure (justifying 'high' severity due to potential blast radius if misconfigured by an AI agent), the operation itself is reversible—the offering can be deleted or…

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_network_offering' and description 'Create a new network offering' indicate creation of a new infrastructure configuration object. The verb 'create' is explicitly descriptive of a Write operation.

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Verdict

create_network_offering Rate-limited

create_network_offering 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_offering": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_network_offering_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_offering

What does the create_network_offering tool do? +

Create a new network offering. 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_offering? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit create_network_offering? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_network_offering 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_offering completely? +

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

create_network_offering 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.