create_network · Hcloud MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_network does on Hcloud

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_network needs a policy

This tool creates a new network resource in Hetzner Cloud infrastructure. It is reversible (networks can be deleted), so it falls under Write rather than Destructive. The severity is medium because creating networks can affect infrastructure configuration and potentially impact network isolation/security posture, but the action itself is not irreversible and does not directly involve data destruction or financial…

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'create_network' and description states 'Create a new network'. The verb 'create' indicates data creation, which is a write operation.

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Verdict

create_network Rate-limited

create_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": {
    "create_network": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_network_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about create_network

What does the create_network tool do? +

Create a new network. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Hcloud MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on create_network? +

Register the Hcloud MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_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 Hcloud. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_network? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_network? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_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 create_network completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for create_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 create_network? +

create_network is provided by the Hcloud MCP server (xodus-co/hcloud-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.