dokploy_create_application · Dokploy MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What dokploy_create_application does on Dokploy

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why dokploy_create_application needs a policy

This tool creates new application resources within an environment, which is a reversible write operation (applications can be deleted or updated later). It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data, or move money.

From the tool's definition The tool description states it "Create[s] a new application" and the name begins with "create_", indicating it creates/modifies data within the Dokploy system.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

dokploy_create_application Rate-limited

dokploy_create_application 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": {
    "dokploy_create_application": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "dokploy_create_application_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about dokploy_create_application

What does the dokploy_create_application tool do? +

Create a new application within an environment. Git/build provider config (GitHub, Dockerfile, etc.) is set via separate update tools after creation. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Dokploy MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on dokploy_create_application? +

Register the Dokploy MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for dokploy_create_application: 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 Dokploy. Nothing to install.

What risk level is dokploy_create_application? +

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

Can I rate-limit dokploy_create_application? +

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

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

dokploy_create_application is provided by the Dokploy MCP server (wyattjoh/dokploy-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.