cdp_create_connector

Create a new connector.

SERVERCDP MCP Server SOURCEatharva-joshi77/cdp-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/atharva-joshi77-cdp-mcp/cdp-create-connector.md

WHAT IT DOES

What cdp_create_connector does on CDP MCP Server

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

RISK

Why cdp_create_connector is rated Medium

Creating a connector establishes a new data pipeline or integration point within the CDP system. While reversible (the connector can be deleted), this action has significant blast radius: an attacker could create connectors that exfiltrate customer data, redirect data flows, or inject malicious data sources into the platform.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'cdp_create_connector' and description 'Create a new connector' indicate creation of a new data connector resource. This is a reversible write operation that modifies CDP tenant configuration.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs cdp_create_connector safely

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

cdp_create_connector Rate-limited

cdp_create_connector 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": {
    "cdp_create_connector": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "cdp_create_connector_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 CDP MCP Server, apply this rule, and every cdp_create_connector call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about cdp_create_connector

What does the cdp_create_connector tool do? +

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

How do I enforce a policy on cdp_create_connector? +

Register the CDP MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for cdp_create_connector: 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 CDP MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is cdp_create_connector? +

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

Can I rate-limit cdp_create_connector? +

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

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

cdp_create_connector is provided by the CDP MCP Server MCP server (atharva-joshi77/cdp-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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