create_service_offering · CloudStack MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What create_service_offering does on CloudStack MCP Server

AI agents use create_service_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_service_offering needs a policy

This tool creates infrastructure definitions (service offerings) that are reversible through update or deletion. While creation of service offerings can have downstream effects on billing and resource allocation, the action itself is reversible (offerings can be deleted or modified). This makes it a Write operation rather than Destructive.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'create_service_offering' with description 'Create a new service offering in CloudStack'. The verb 'create' indicates data creation/modification.

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Verdict

create_service_offering Rate-limited

create_service_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_service_offering": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_service_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_service_offering

What does the create_service_offering tool do? +

Create a new service offering in CloudStack. 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_service_offering? +

Register the CloudStack MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_service_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_service_offering? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_service_offering? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_service_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_service_offering completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for create_service_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_service_offering? +

create_service_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.