create_static_route · CloudStack MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What create_static_route does on CloudStack MCP Server

AI agents use create_static_route 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_static_route needs a policy

Creating a static route is a reversible network configuration change that adds routing rules to a VPC. While it modifies infrastructure state (Write category), it is not a destructive operation (can be modified or deleted), does not execute arbitrary code, and does not involve financial transactions.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_static_route' and description 'Create a static route for VPC' indicate a create/add operation that modifies network routing configuration.

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Verdict

create_static_route Rate-limited

create_static_route 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_static_route": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_static_route_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about create_static_route

What does the create_static_route tool do? +

Create a static route 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_static_route? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit create_static_route? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_static_route 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_static_route completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for create_static_route. 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_static_route? +

create_static_route 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.