import_vm

Import virtual machine

SERVERCloudStack MCP Server SOURCEmozg31337/cloudstack-mcp-server

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/mozg31337-cloudstack-mcp-server/import-vm.md

WHAT IT DOES

What import_vm does on CloudStack MCP Server

AI agents use import_vm 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.

RISK

Why import_vm is rated Medium

Importing a VM creates a new virtual machine in the infrastructure, which is a reversible Write operation (the VM can be deleted). It is not Destructive because import does not delete or irreversibly overwrite data. It is not Execute because it doesn't run arbitrary code or trigger variable-outcome operations.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'import_vm' and description 'Import virtual machine' indicate creation or addition of a virtual machine resource to the CloudStack infrastructure.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

import_vm Rate-limited

import_vm 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": {
    "import_vm": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "import_vm_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT 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 import_vm call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about import_vm

What does the import_vm tool do? +

Import virtual machine. 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 import_vm? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit import_vm? +

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

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

import_vm 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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