extract_volume

Extract volume for download

SERVERCloudStack MCP Server SOURCEmozg31337/cloudstack-mcp-server

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/mozg31337-cloudstack-mcp-server/extract-volume.md

WHAT IT DOES

What extract_volume does on CloudStack MCP Server

AI agents call extract_volume to retrieve information from CloudStack MCP Server without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why extract_volume is rated Low

The tool extracts (retrieves) a volume to facilitate download, which is a data retrieval operation with no side effects on the volume itself or other infrastructure. While 'extract' could suggest processing, in the context of CloudStack volume management, this means preparing a volume for download access—a read operation. No modification, deletion, or execution of external commands is indicated.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'extract_volume' with description 'Extract volume for download' indicates retrieval of volume data for download purposes, consistent with read operations that query and retrieve information without modifying infrastructure state.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs extract_volume 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 extract_volume, this is the rule to start with:

extract_volume Allowed

extract_volume is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "extract_volume": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect CloudStack MCP Server, apply this rule, and every extract_volume call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about extract_volume

What does the extract_volume tool do? +

Extract volume for download. It is categorised as a Read tool in the CloudStack MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on extract_volume? +

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

extract_volume is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit extract_volume? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the extract_volume 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 extract_volume completely? +

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

extract_volume 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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