rename_network · Civo MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What rename_network does on Civo MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why rename_network needs a policy

An AI agent can call rename_network faster than any human can review — one bad instruction and it creates or modifies resources in Civo MCP Server by the hundred, each call as confident as the last.

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Verdict

rename_network Rate-limited

rename_network 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": {
    "rename_network": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "rename_network_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about rename_network

What does the rename_network tool do? +

Rename a network on Civo. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Civo 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 rename_network? +

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

What risk level is rename_network? +

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

Can I rate-limit rename_network? +

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

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

rename_network is provided by the Civo MCP Server MCP server (tao12345666333/civo-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.