create_private_gateway · CloudStack MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What create_private_gateway does on CloudStack MCP Server

AI agents use create_private_gateway 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_private_gateway needs a policy

This tool creates a new networking resource (a private gateway for a VPC) which modifies infrastructure state in a reversible manner. It does not delete data (Destructive), does not move money (Financial), does not execute arbitrary code (Execute), and does not merely read data (Read).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_private_gateway' and description 'Create a private gateway for VPC' indicate a resource creation operation. The verb 'create' is explicitly present.

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Verdict

create_private_gateway Rate-limited

create_private_gateway 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_private_gateway": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_private_gateway_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about create_private_gateway

What does the create_private_gateway tool do? +

Create a private gateway for VPC. 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_private_gateway? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit create_private_gateway? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_private_gateway 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_private_gateway completely? +

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

create_private_gateway 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.