generate_topology · Veeam Ports MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What generate_topology does on Veeam Ports

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why generate_topology needs a policy

The tool generates (creates) topology diagrams as output artifacts, placing it in the Write category rather than Read. While diagram generation is reversible and has no destructive effects, it creates new data structures/files.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'generate_topology' combined with server description stating it 'produc[es]' topology diagrams. The sibling tool 'generate_app_import' suggests output generation/file creation capability. No description provided for this specific tool.

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Verdict

generate_topology Rate-limited

generate_topology 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": {
    "generate_topology": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "generate_topology_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 Veeam Ports, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about generate_topology

What does the generate_topology tool do? +

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

How do I enforce a policy on generate_topology? +

Register the Veeam Ports MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for generate_topology: 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 Veeam Ports. Nothing to install.

What risk level is generate_topology? +

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

Can I rate-limit generate_topology? +

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

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

generate_topology is provided by the Veeam Ports MCP server (shapedthought/veeam-ports-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.