aap_create_host · AAP MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What aap_create_host does on AAP MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why aap_create_host needs a policy

This tool creates or adds a new host to an inventory, which is a reversible modification of configuration state. It does not execute automation, delete data, or move financial resources.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'aap_create_host' and description 'Add a host to an AAP inventory' indicate creation of a new infrastructure resource in Ansible Automation Platform.

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Verdict

aap_create_host Rate-limited

aap_create_host 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": {
    "aap_create_host": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "aap_create_host_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 AAP MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about aap_create_host

What does the aap_create_host tool do? +

Add a host to an AAP inventory. It is categorised as a Write tool in the AAP 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 aap_create_host? +

Register the AAP MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for aap_create_host: 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 AAP MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is aap_create_host? +

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

Can I rate-limit aap_create_host? +

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

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

aap_create_host is provided by the AAP MCP Server MCP server (srinivassrinu842/aap-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.