reboot_instance

Reboot a Linode instance

SERVERLinode MCP Server SOURCEtakashito/linode-mcp-server

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/takashito-linode-mcp-server/reboot-instance.md

WHAT IT DOES

What reboot_instance does on Linode MCP Server

AI agents invoke reboot_instance to trigger actions in Linode MCP Server. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call: builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

RISK

Why reboot_instance is rated High

Rebooting a running instance causes service interruption and restarts all processes on that machine. It is an external operation with significant blast radius (downtime, interrupted workloads), but it is not irreversible — the instance comes back online. This places it firmly in Execute, with high severity due to potential service disruption.

From the tool's definition 'Reboot a Linode instance' — triggers an external operation (restart) on a cloud compute instance

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

reboot_instance Rate-limited

reboot_instance stays usable, but rate-capped: a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "reboot_instance": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "reboot_instance_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

RATE-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 reboot_instance call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about reboot_instance

What does the reboot_instance tool do? +

Reboot a Linode instance. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Linode MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on reboot_instance? +

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

reboot_instance is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit reboot_instance? +

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

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

reboot_instance 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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