notion_create_database_item

Create a new item (page) in a Notion database

SERVERScopeGate SOURCEhttps://mcp.scopegate.cloud/{api_key}

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What notion_create_database_item does on ScopeGate

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

RISK

Why notion_create_database_item is rated Medium

This tool creates new data in Notion (a database item/page), which is a Write operation. It is reversible (the created item can be deleted), so it does not qualify as Destructive. Severity is medium because uncontrolled creation could spam a database or create misleading information, but the impact is limited to a single workspace and can be undone. The tool has clear, unambiguous semantics.

From the tool's definition Tool name explicitly states 'create' and description states 'Create a new item (page) in a Notion database', which is a reversible data creation operation.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs notion_create_database_item safely

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

notion_create_database_item Rate-limited

notion_create_database_item 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": {
    "notion_create_database_item": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "notion_create_database_item_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 ScopeGate, apply this rule, and every notion_create_database_item call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about notion_create_database_item

What does the notion_create_database_item tool do? +

Create a new item (page) in a Notion database. It is categorised as a Write tool in the ScopeGate MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on notion_create_database_item? +

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

What risk level is notion_create_database_item? +

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

Can I rate-limit notion_create_database_item? +

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

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

notion_create_database_item is provided by the ScopeGate MCP server (https://mcp.scopegate.cloud/{api_key}). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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