update_ip_address

Update IP address information

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/update-ip-address.md

WHAT IT DOES

What update_ip_address does on CloudStack MCP Server

AI agents use update_ip_address 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 update_ip_address is rated Medium

This tool modifies IP address assignments, which are critical network infrastructure components. While reversible (can be updated again), unauthorized changes could disrupt service availability or redirect traffic maliciously. The blast radius is high in cloud infrastructure context, but not destructive (data not deleted/unrecoverable) or financial.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'update_ip_address' and description 'Update IP address information' indicate modification of network configuration. The 'update' verb signals reversible write operation.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

update_ip_address Rate-limited

update_ip_address 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": {
    "update_ip_address": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_ip_address_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 update_ip_address call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about update_ip_address

What does the update_ip_address tool do? +

Update IP address information. 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 update_ip_address? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit update_ip_address? +

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

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

update_ip_address 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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