create_image

Create a new Image from an existing Disk

SERVERLinode MCP Server SOURCEtakashito/linode-mcp-server

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/takashito-linode-mcp-server/create-image.md

WHAT IT DOES

What create_image does on Linode MCP Server

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

RISK

Why create_image is rated Medium

Creating an image is a Write operation that generates a new, reversible resource in Linode infrastructure. The action itself is non-destructive (the source disk persists), but has moderate blast radius as a poorly-timed or incorrectly-targeted image creation could consume storage quota, affect billing, or interfere with service operations.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_image' and description 'Create a new Image from an existing Disk' indicate the tool creates a new resource (image artifact) from existing infrastructure.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs create_image safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Linode MCP Server, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For create_image, this is the rule to start with:

create_image Rate-limited

create_image 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_image": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_image_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Linode MCP Server, apply this rule, and every create_image call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about create_image

What does the create_image tool do? +

Create a new Image from an existing Disk. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Linode 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_image? +

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

What risk level is create_image? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_image? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_image 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_image completely? +

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

create_image is provided by the Linode MCP Server MCP server (takashito/linode-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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