migrate_system_vm · CloudStack MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What migrate_system_vm does on CloudStack MCP Server

AI agents invoke migrate_system_vm to trigger actions in CloudStack MCP Server. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why migrate_system_vm needs a policy

Migrating a system VM is an operational action that triggers live movement of a running virtual machine across hosts. This is not a simple read or write — it executes an infrastructure operation that affects running services. While generally reversible (can migrate back), it can cause service disruption and has a high blast radius if misused (e.g., migrating to an incompatible or overloaded host).

From the tool's definition 'Migrate system VM to another host' — moves a running system VM between hosts, triggering external infrastructure operations with significant impact on system services

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Verdict

migrate_system_vm Rate-limited

migrate_system_vm stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "migrate_system_vm": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "migrate_system_vm_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about migrate_system_vm

What does the migrate_system_vm tool do? +

Migrate system VM to another host. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the CloudStack MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on migrate_system_vm? +

Register the CloudStack MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for migrate_system_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 migrate_system_vm? +

migrate_system_vm is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit migrate_system_vm? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the migrate_system_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 migrate_system_vm completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for migrate_system_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 migrate_system_vm? +

migrate_system_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.