clickup_create_folder

A write tool on the Clickup MCP server.

SERVERClickup SOURCEtrustxai/clickup-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What clickup_create_folder does on Clickup

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

RISK

Why clickup_create_folder is rated Medium

The tool creates a new folder, which is a reversible write operation (folders can be deleted or modified). This affects project organization but does not execute arbitrary code, delete data irreversibly, or involve financial transactions. The medium severity reflects that incorrect folder creation could disrupt workspace organization, but the impact is limited in scope and reversible.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'clickup_create_folder' indicates creation of a folder resource in ClickUp. The verb 'create' denotes a write operation that adds new data to the system.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs clickup_create_folder safely

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

clickup_create_folder Rate-limited

clickup_create_folder 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": {
    "clickup_create_folder": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "clickup_create_folder_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 Clickup, apply this rule, and every clickup_create_folder call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about clickup_create_folder

What does the clickup_create_folder tool do? +

clickup_create_folder is a write tool on the Clickup MCP server. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Clickup MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on clickup_create_folder? +

Register the Clickup MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for clickup_create_folder: 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 Clickup. Nothing to install.

What risk level is clickup_create_folder? +

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

Can I rate-limit clickup_create_folder? +

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

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

clickup_create_folder is provided by the Clickup MCP server (trustxai/clickup-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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