automation_create

Create a workflow (unique name) with a first draft version; nothing fires until automation_activate. Returns {data: WorkflowDetail}.

SERVERMax MCP Server SOURCEdigital-crew-technologies/max-mcp-server

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What automation_create does on Max MCP Server

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

RISK

Why automation_create is rated Medium

Creates reversible workflow configuration; no execution or side effects until explicitly activated.

From the tool's definition Create a workflow with a first draft version; nothing fires until activation.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs automation_create safely

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

automation_create Rate-limited

automation_create 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": {
    "automation_create": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "automation_create_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 Max MCP Server, apply this rule, and every automation_create call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about automation_create

What does the automation_create tool do? +

Create a workflow (unique name) with a first draft version; nothing fires until automation_activate. Returns {data: WorkflowDetail}. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Max 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 automation_create? +

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

What risk level is automation_create? +

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

Can I rate-limit automation_create? +

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

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

automation_create is provided by the Max MCP Server MCP server (digital-crew-technologies/max-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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