ontap_snapshot_create

WHAT IT DOES

What ontap_snapshot_create does on Google Cloud NetApp Volumes MCP Server

AI agents use ontap_snapshot_create to create or update resources in Google Cloud NetApp Volumes MCP Server — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Google Cloud NetApp Volumes MCP Server environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why ontap_snapshot_create needs a policy

Creating a snapshot is a reversible write operation — it produces a new point-in-time copy of the volume without deleting or overwriting existing data. Snapshots can be deleted later, making this non-destructive. Misuse could consume storage quota but the blast radius is moderate.

From the tool's definition Creates a snapshot of an ONTAP volume

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

ontap_snapshot_create Rate-limited

ontap_snapshot_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": {
    "ontap_snapshot_create": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "ontap_snapshot_create_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about ontap_snapshot_create

What does the ontap_snapshot_create tool do? +

Creates a snapshot of an ONTAP volume. Returns an async job UUID. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Google Cloud NetApp Volumes 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 ontap_snapshot_create? +

Register the Google Cloud NetApp Volumes MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for ontap_snapshot_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 Google Cloud NetApp Volumes MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is ontap_snapshot_create? +

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

Can I rate-limit ontap_snapshot_create? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the ontap_snapshot_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 ontap_snapshot_create completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for ontap_snapshot_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 ontap_snapshot_create? +

ontap_snapshot_create is provided by the Google Cloud NetApp Volumes MCP Server MCP server (netapp/gcnv-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.