nodegroup_create · GreenNode MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What nodegroup_create does on GreenNode MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why nodegroup_create needs a policy

Creating a node group is a reversible modification of cloud infrastructure state. While it allocates resources and has cost implications, it does not irreversibly delete data or move money directly. The high severity reflects that an AI agent misusing this could accidentally provision expensive infrastructure, but it remains Write rather than Financial or Destructive.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'nodegroup_create' indicates creation of infrastructure resources (node groups in Kubernetes clusters).

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Verdict

nodegroup_create Rate-limited

nodegroup_create 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": {
    "nodegroup_create": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "nodegroup_create_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about nodegroup_create

What does the nodegroup_create tool do? +

nodegroup_create. It is categorised as a Write tool in the GreenNode 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 nodegroup_create? +

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

What risk level is nodegroup_create? +

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

Can I rate-limit nodegroup_create? +

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

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

nodegroup_create is provided by the GreenNode MCP Server MCP server (vngcloud/greennode-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.