Medium Risk

add_export

add_export

How to control add_export ↓

What add_export does on Vultr MCP

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

Medium Risk

Why add_export needs a policy

The 'add_export' tool most likely creates or writes an export configuration (e.g., exporting data, logs, or metrics from a Vultr service). Based on the sibling tools (add_ip_whitelist_entry, add_resource_to_collection), the 'add_' prefix indicates a write operation that creates or modifies a resource. Without a description, confidence is moderate.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'add_export' suggests creating or adding an export; description is empty, limiting direct evidence.

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

How to control add_export

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

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

add_export 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 Vultr MCP — 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 add_export

What does the add_export tool do? +

add_export. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Vultr MCP MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on add_export? +

Register the Vultr MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for add_export: 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 Vultr MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is add_export? +

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

Can I rate-limit add_export? +

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

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

add_export is provided by the Vultr MCP server (rsp2k/mcp-vultr). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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