create_zone · CloudStack MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_zone does on CloudStack MCP Server

AI agents use create_zone 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_zone needs a policy

Creating a zone/data center is a reversible write operation that establishes organizational infrastructure within CloudStack. While high-impact (affects resource allocation, networking, and availability), it is not destructive (can be deleted), financial, or code-execution.

From the tool's definition Tool name and description explicitly state 'Create a new zone/data center' — a write operation that establishes new infrastructure.

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Verdict

create_zone Rate-limited

create_zone 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_zone": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_zone_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about create_zone

What does the create_zone tool do? +

Create a new zone/data center. 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_zone? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit create_zone? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_zone 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_zone completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for create_zone. 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_zone? +

create_zone 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.