> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/ai/mcp-server/use-cases/manage-infrastructure.md).

# Manage Infrastructure with AI

**Who this is for:** DevOps engineers, SREs, platform engineers, and network engineers who audit <code class="expression">space.vars.ionos\_cloud</code> infrastructure without leaving their AI client or opening the DCD console.

Use the MCP server to audit, explore, and cross-reference your IONOS CLOUD infrastructure through natural language, without switching away from your AI client.

{% hint style="info" %}
**Note:** All tools are read-only. You can inspect and query resources, but the MCP server cannot power servers on or off, resize resources, attach storage, or make any modifications. Use the [<mark style="color:blue;">DCD</mark>](https://dcd.ionos.com/) or [<mark style="color:blue;">IONOS CLOUD API</mark>](https://api.ionos.com/docs/) for write operations.
{% endhint %}

Most Compute Engine tools are scoped to a specific data center. When asking about servers, volumes, or LANs, include the data center name or ID for best results.

## List and inspect resources

Ask your AI assistant to list and describe your resources:

> List all my data centers and their locations.

> Show me the servers in data center `abc-123`.

> What volumes are attached to server `web-01`?

The assistant calls the relevant tools (`list_datacenters`, `list_servers`, `list_server_volumes`) and returns the results in a readable format.

## Find and inspect networking resources

> List all LANs in my data centers.

> What are the firewall rules for server `db-01`?

> Do I have any IP blocks reserved that are not in use?

## Check load balancers and NAT gateways

> List all network load balancers and their forwarding rules.

> What NAT gateways are configured in data center `prod`?

## Review security groups

> List all security groups and their inbound rules.

> Which servers are in security group `web-tier`?

## Cross-reference resources

You can chain questions to navigate your infrastructure:

> Find all servers in Frankfurt and list their attached volumes.

> Which data centers have load balancers configured?

{% hint style="info" %}
**Note:** Compute Engine tools are registered at startup by default, so they are immediately available. If you have opted into lazy mode with `IONOS_MCP_LOAD_MODE=lazy`, ask your AI assistant to *load the Compute tools* first. For more information, see [<mark style="color:blue;">Selective Tool Loading</mark>](/cloud/ai/mcp-server/configuration/selective-tool-loading.md).
{% endhint %}


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