quota_update

Update account quota settings

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/quota-update.md

WHAT IT DOES

What quota_update does on CloudStack MCP Server

AI agents use quota_update 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 quota_update is rated Medium

This tool creates or modifies quota settings for accounts, reversibly changing resource allocation policies. It is Write rather than Execute because it directly modifies configuration state rather than triggering arbitrary operations.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'quota_update' and description 'Update account quota settings' indicate modification of quota configuration, which alters resource limits and access controls for accounts.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

quota_update Rate-limited

quota_update 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": {
    "quota_update": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "quota_update_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 quota_update call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about quota_update

What does the quota_update tool do? +

Update account quota settings. 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 quota_update? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit quota_update? +

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

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

quota_update 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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