create_security_group · CloudStack MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What create_security_group does on CloudStack MCP Server

AI agents use create_security_group 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_security_group needs a policy

Creating a security group is a Write operation—it creates a new configuration object in CloudStack. While security groups control network access and could indirectly affect system behavior if misconfigured, the action itself is reversible and does not execute code, delete data, or move financial resources.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_security_group' and description 'Create a security group' indicate data creation. Security groups define network access control rules but do not delete or execute code. The operation is reversible via deletion.

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Verdict

create_security_group Rate-limited

create_security_group 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_security_group": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_security_group_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_security_group

What does the create_security_group tool do? +

Create a security group. 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_security_group? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit create_security_group? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_security_group 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_security_group completely? +

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

create_security_group 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.