dokploy_create_project · Dokploy MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What dokploy_create_project does on Dokploy

AI agents use dokploy_create_project 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_project needs a policy

This tool creates a new project resource, which is a reversible write operation. While project creation affects infrastructure state and could have downstream consequences (the created project could host applications/deployments), the action itself is not destructive or financial.

From the tool's definition Tool name and description indicate 'Create a new project' — creates new data structure in Dokploy

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

dokploy_create_project Rate-limited

dokploy_create_project 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_project": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "dokploy_create_project_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about dokploy_create_project

What does the dokploy_create_project tool do? +

Create a new project. A default. 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_project? +

Register the Dokploy MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for dokploy_create_project: 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_project? +

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

Can I rate-limit dokploy_create_project? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the dokploy_create_project 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_project completely? +

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

dokploy_create_project 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.