Create a new SMB share
AI agents use smb_share_create to create or update resources in Truenas — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Truenas environment.
Creating SMB shares modifies the system configuration by adding new network-accessible resources. While not destructive (shares can be deleted), this is a Write action that creates persistent configuration changes with security implications—misconfigured shares could expose sensitive data or expand attack surface.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'smb_share_create' and description 'Create a new SMB share' indicate irreversible creation of a network resource. This creates persistent SMB (Samba/CIFS) shares that expose filesystem paths to network clients.
Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access smb_share_create gives an agent:
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Truenas, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for smb_share_create:
{
"version": "1",
"default": "deny",
"tools": {
"smb_share_create": {
"limits": [
{
"counter": "smb_share_create_rate",
"window": "minute",
"max": 30,
"scope": "grant"
}
]
}
}
}smb_share_create 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.
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Create a new SMB share. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Truenas MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.
Register the Truenas MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for smb_share_create: 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 Truenas. Nothing to install.
smb_share_create is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the smb_share_create 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for smb_share_create. 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.
smb_share_create is provided by the Truenas MCP server (spranab/truenas-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
Start from Truenas, add the rest of your stack, and see everything your agents can call. Then put policy on all of it.
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