delete_physical_network
Delete a physical network
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What delete_physical_network does on CloudStack MCP Server
AI agents call delete_physical_network to permanently remove resources in CloudStack MCP Server, typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
Why delete_physical_network is rated Critical
This tool permanently removes a physical network, which is an irreversible operation that would sever connectivity and cause widespread service disruption across dependent virtual machines, instances, and services. The blast radius is organization-wide. Even though the server description mentions a 'safety confirmation system for destructive operations,' the underlying capability remains categorically destructive.
From the tool's definition Tool name: 'delete_physical_network'. Description: 'Delete a physical network'. The verb 'delete' combined with 'physical_network' indicates irreversible removal of critical infrastructure component.
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The rule that runs delete_physical_network safely
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and CloudStack MCP Server, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For delete_physical_network, this is the rule to start with:
delete_physical_network is removed from the agent's tool list entirely, so the agent never calls it. The rest of the server keeps working.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect CloudStack MCP Server, apply this rule, and every delete_physical_network call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about delete_physical_network
Delete a physical network. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the CloudStack MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
Register the CloudStack MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_physical_network: 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.
delete_physical_network is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete_physical_network 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for delete_physical_network. 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.
delete_physical_network 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.
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