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detach_from_instance

detach_from_instance

How to control detach_from_instance ↓

What detach_from_instance does on Vultr MCP

AI agents use detach_from_instance 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.

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Why detach_from_instance needs a policy

The name implies detaching a resource (volume, network interface, IP, etc.) from an instance. This is typically a reversible write/modify operation rather than a deletion — the resource still exists but is disassociated. However, detaching could cause service disruption (e.g., detaching a boot volume). Confidence is lowered significantly due to empty description.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'detach_from_instance' suggests removing/detaching a resource from a compute instance. Description is empty and uninformative.

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

How to control detach_from_instance

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 detach_from_instance:

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

detach_from_instance 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 detach_from_instance

What does the detach_from_instance tool do? +

detach_from_instance. 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 detach_from_instance? +

Register the Vultr MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for detach_from_instance: 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 detach_from_instance? +

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

Can I rate-limit detach_from_instance? +

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

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

detach_from_instance 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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