create_flow_variable_group

[Pipeline Management] Create an organization-level variable group for Flow (pipeline).

SERVERAlibabacloud Devops SOURCEalibabacloud-devops-mcp-server

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/alibabacloud-devops/create-flow-variable-group.md

WHAT IT DOES

What create_flow_variable_group does on Alibabacloud Devops

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

RISK

Why create_flow_variable_group is rated Medium

This tool creates a new variable group at the organization level, which is a reversible Write operation. It modifies pipeline configuration by adding new variables, but does not execute code, delete data, or affect financial systems. The 'organization-level' scope elevates severity from low to medium due to potential blast radius affecting multiple teams or projects.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_flow_variable_group' and description '[Pipeline Management] Create an organization-level variable group' explicitly indicate creation of a new configuration resource.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs create_flow_variable_group safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Alibabacloud Devops, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For create_flow_variable_group, this is the rule to start with:

create_flow_variable_group Rate-limited

create_flow_variable_group 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_flow_variable_group": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_flow_variable_group_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Alibabacloud Devops, apply this rule, and every create_flow_variable_group call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about create_flow_variable_group

What does the create_flow_variable_group tool do? +

[Pipeline Management] Create an organization-level variable group for Flow (pipeline). It is categorised as a Write tool in the Alibabacloud Devops 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_flow_variable_group? +

Register the Alibabacloud Devops MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_flow_variable_group: 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 Alibabacloud Devops. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_flow_variable_group? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_flow_variable_group? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_flow_variable_group 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_flow_variable_group completely? +

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

create_flow_variable_group is provided by the Alibabacloud Devops MCP server (alibabacloud-devops-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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