enable_ha_for_zone · CloudStack MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What enable_ha_for_zone does on CloudStack MCP Server

AI agents use enable_ha_for_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 enable_ha_for_zone needs a policy

Enabling HA for a zone modifies zone-wide configuration in CloudStack, affecting all resources within that zone. This is a Write operation (reversible configuration change) with high severity due to its broad blast radius — misconfiguring HA at the zone level could impact all VMs and services in that zone.

From the tool's definition 'Enable high availability for zone' - this enables a feature/configuration for an entire zone

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

enable_ha_for_zone Rate-limited

enable_ha_for_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": {
    "enable_ha_for_zone": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "enable_ha_for_zone_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about enable_ha_for_zone

What does the enable_ha_for_zone tool do? +

Enable high availability for zone. 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 enable_ha_for_zone? +

Register the CloudStack MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for enable_ha_for_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 enable_ha_for_zone? +

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

Can I rate-limit enable_ha_for_zone? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the enable_ha_for_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 enable_ha_for_zone completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for enable_ha_for_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 enable_ha_for_zone? +

enable_ha_for_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.