detach_volume

Detach a volume from a Linode instance

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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WHAT IT DOES

What detach_volume does on Linode MCP Server

AI agents use detach_volume 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 detach_volume is rated Medium

Detaching a volume disconnects it from a Linode instance but does not delete or destroy the volume or its data. The operation is reversible — the volume can be re-attached. This fits the Write category (modifies a resource's attachment state). Severity is medium because detaching a volume from a running instance could disrupt services relying on that storage, but data is preserved.

From the tool's definition detach_volume - Detach a volume from a Linode instance

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs detach_volume 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 detach_volume, this is the rule to start with:

detach_volume Rate-limited

detach_volume 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": {
    "detach_volume": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "detach_volume_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 detach_volume call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about detach_volume

What does the detach_volume tool do? +

Detach a volume from a Linode instance. 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 detach_volume? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit detach_volume? +

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

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

detach_volume 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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