create_mcp_integration

Create an MCP integration from an external server URL. Registers the Portkey-side connection and returns the new id and slug; if auth_type is headers, custom_headers are required, and you usually follow with create_mcp_server and capability updates.

SERVERPortkey Admin SOURCEcodeswhat/portkey-admin-mcp
Medium RISK CLASS
Category Write
Parameters 00 required
Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below
Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/codeswhat-portkey-admin-mcp/create-mcp-integration.md

What create_mcp_integration does on Portkey Admin

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

Why create_mcp_integration is rated Medium

This tool creates and persists new integration configuration data in the Portkey system. While reversible (integrations can typically be deleted), it modifies system state by registering external service connections and storing authentication credentials.

From the tool's definition Tool "creates" an MCP integration from external server URL, "registers" the Portkey-side connection, and "returns the new id and slug". Description explicitly states it creates a new integration resource with persistent state (id/slug returned).

Questions about create_mcp_integration

What does the create_mcp_integration tool do? +

Create an MCP integration from an external server URL. Registers the Portkey-side connection and returns the new id and slug; if auth_type is headers, custom_headers are required, and you usually follow with create_mcp_server and capability updates. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Portkey Admin 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_mcp_integration? +

Register the Portkey Admin MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_mcp_integration: 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 Portkey Admin. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_mcp_integration? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_mcp_integration? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_mcp_integration 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_mcp_integration completely? +

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

create_mcp_integration is provided by the Portkey Admin MCP server (codeswhat/portkey-admin-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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