database-static-role-create

WHAT IT DOES

What database-static-role-create does on Vault MCP Server (mschuchard)

AI agents use database-static-role-create to create or update resources in Vault MCP Server (mschuchard) — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Vault MCP Server (mschuchard) environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why database-static-role-create needs a policy

This tool creates new database static roles in HashiCorp Vault, which is a reversible Write operation. Static roles in Vault are used to manage long-lived database credentials and role mappings. While the description is empty (lowering confidence slightly), the tool name combined with the server context (database connection management, secret engines) clearly indicates credential and role provisioning.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'database-static-role-create' indicates it creates a database static role in Vault. Sibling tools like 'database-connection-delete' and 'database-connection-read' confirm this server manages database credentials and roles.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

database-static-role-create Rate-limited

database-static-role-create 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": {
    "database-static-role-create": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "database-static-role-create_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Vault MCP Server (mschuchard), so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about database-static-role-create

What does the database-static-role-create tool do? +

database-static-role-create. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Vault MCP Server (mschuchard) MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on database-static-role-create? +

Register the Vault MCP Server (mschuchard) MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for database-static-role-create: 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 Vault MCP Server (mschuchard). Nothing to install.

What risk level is database-static-role-create? +

database-static-role-create is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit database-static-role-create? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the database-static-role-create 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 database-static-role-create completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for database-static-role-create. 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 database-static-role-create? +

database-static-role-create is provided by the Vault MCP Server (mschuchard) MCP server (mschuchard/vault-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.