Medium Risk

k8s_create_ns

Create a new Kubernetes namespace.

How to control k8s_create_ns ↓

What k8s_create_ns does on Multi Cluster Kubernetes MCP Server

AI agents use k8s_create_ns to create or update resources in Multi Cluster Kubernetes MCP Server — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Multi Cluster Kubernetes MCP Server environment.

Medium Risk

Why k8s_create_ns needs a policy

Creating a namespace is a reversible write operation—it adds a new resource to the cluster without permanently destroying data or executing arbitrary code. While namespace creation can have downstream effects (resources can be deployed into the namespace), the tool itself only creates the namespace object.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'k8s_create_ns' and description 'Create a new Kubernetes namespace' indicate creation of a new resource in Kubernetes. Namespace creation is a write operation that modifies cluster state by adding a new namespace object.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access k8s_create_ns gives an agent:

How to control k8s_create_ns

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Multi Cluster Kubernetes MCP Server, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for k8s_create_ns:

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "k8s_create_ns": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "k8s_create_ns_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

k8s_create_ns 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.

  1. Create a free account and register Multi Cluster Kubernetes MCP Server — nothing to install.
  2. Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
  3. Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.
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Questions about k8s_create_ns

What does the k8s_create_ns tool do? +

Create a new Kubernetes namespace. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Multi Cluster Kubernetes 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 k8s_create_ns? +

Register the Multi Cluster Kubernetes MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for k8s_create_ns: 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 Multi Cluster Kubernetes MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is k8s_create_ns? +

k8s_create_ns is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit k8s_create_ns? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the k8s_create_ns 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 k8s_create_ns completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for k8s_create_ns. 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 k8s_create_ns? +

k8s_create_ns is provided by the Multi Cluster Kubernetes MCP Server MCP server (razvanmacovei/k8s-multicluster-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every Multi Cluster Kubernetes MCP Server tool call.

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