update_service_offering · CloudStack MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What update_service_offering does on CloudStack MCP Server

AI agents use update_service_offering 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.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why update_service_offering needs a policy

Service offerings define compute resources (CPU, memory, storage) and pricing for VMs in CloudStack. Updating them affects resource allocation and billing for existing and future VMs, making this a Write operation with high severity due to potential blast radius on infrastructure costs and VM performance.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'update_service_offering' and description states it will 'Update an existing service offering in CloudStack', which modifies infrastructure configuration reversibly.

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Verdict

update_service_offering Rate-limited

update_service_offering 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_service_offering": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_service_offering_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about update_service_offering

What does the update_service_offering tool do? +

Update an existing service offering in CloudStack. 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_service_offering? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit update_service_offering? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the update_service_offering 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_service_offering completely? +

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

update_service_offering 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.