create_startup_script · Verda Cloud MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What create_startup_script does on Verda Cloud MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_startup_script needs a policy

This tool creates a new startup script resource. While startup scripts can contain arbitrary code that may execute on instances, the tool itself only creates and persists the script definition—it does not execute it directly. This makes it a Write operation (reversible creation of data) rather than Execute.

From the tool's definition Tool name and description indicate 'create a new startup script' which creates and stores a new configuration artifact. The server description confirms this tool is part of instance management workflows that include 'configuring instances with startup scripts.

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Verdict

create_startup_script Rate-limited

create_startup_script 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": {
    "create_startup_script": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_startup_script_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about create_startup_script

What does the create_startup_script tool do? +

Create a new startup script. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Verda Cloud 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 create_startup_script? +

Register the Verda Cloud MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_startup_script: 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 Verda Cloud MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_startup_script? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_startup_script? +

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

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

create_startup_script is provided by the Verda Cloud MCP Server MCP server (sniper35/verda-cloud-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.