duplicate_workflow

Create a copy of an existing workflow. The new workflow will be private and editable.

SERVERFlowDot MCP Server SOURCEflowdot-llc/mcp-server

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What duplicate_workflow does on FlowDot MCP Server

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

RISK

Why duplicate_workflow is rated Medium

The tool creates a new resource (duplicate workflow) which is reversible—the duplicate can be deleted. It does not execute workflow logic, delete workflows, or trigger financial operations. This clearly falls under Write, which covers creation and reversible modification of data.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Create a copy of an existing workflow' and 'The new workflow will be private and editable.' This is a creation operation that results in reversible modification of system state (a new workflow is added).

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs duplicate_workflow safely

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

duplicate_workflow Rate-limited

duplicate_workflow 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": {
    "duplicate_workflow": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "duplicate_workflow_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 FlowDot MCP Server, apply this rule, and every duplicate_workflow call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about duplicate_workflow

What does the duplicate_workflow tool do? +

Create a copy of an existing workflow. The new workflow will be private and editable. It is categorised as a Write tool in the FlowDot 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 duplicate_workflow? +

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

What risk level is duplicate_workflow? +

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

Can I rate-limit duplicate_workflow? +

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

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

duplicate_workflow is provided by the FlowDot MCP Server MCP server (flowdot-llc/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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