Medium Risk

create_log_stream

Create a new log stream

How to control create_log_stream ↓

What create_log_stream does on Linode MCP Server

AI agents use create_log_stream 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.

Medium Risk

Why create_log_stream needs a policy

This tool creates a new log stream, which is a reversible write operation that modifies infrastructure configuration. It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data, or move money. The severity is medium because misconfiguration or abuse could create excessive logging resources that impact costs or system performance, but the action is reversible via deletion or modification.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_log_stream' and description 'Create a new log stream' indicate creation of a new resource in the logging infrastructure.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access create_log_stream gives an agent:

How to control create_log_stream

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Linode MCP Server, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for create_log_stream:

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "create_log_stream": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_log_stream_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

create_log_stream 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.

  1. Create a free account and register Linode MCP Server — nothing to install.
  2. Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
  3. Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.
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Questions about create_log_stream

What does the create_log_stream tool do? +

Create a new log stream. 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_log_stream? +

Register the Linode MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_log_stream: 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_log_stream? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_log_stream? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_log_stream 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_log_stream completely? +

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

create_log_stream 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.

Enforce policy on every Linode MCP Server tool call.

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