# neuron_create_api_key

Create a new API key for programmatic access to a specific bot. Store the key securely as it cannot be retrieved later.

Agent View of the PolicyLayer registry record for `neuron_create_api_key`. HTML page: https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-conquext-neuron/neuron-create-api-key

## Facts

- Tool: `neuron_create_api_key`
- Server: Neuron (`neuron-mcp-server`) — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-conquext-neuron.md
- Install: `npx -y neuron-mcp-server`
- Homepage: https://github.com/conquext/neuron
- Risk category: Write (Medium risk)
- Registry record: grade F, identity unverified
- Server auth posture: open
- Server CORS policy: *
- Server rate-limited: no
- Parameters: 3 (2 required)
- Recommended policy verdict: Rate-limited

## Parameters

| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `name` | string | yes | Descriptive name for the API key to identify its purpose (e.g., 'Production CRM Integration') |
| `botId` | string | yes | Unique identifier (UUID) of the bot to create the API key for |
| `expiresAt` | string | no | ISO 8601 date-time when the key should expire (e.g., '2026-12-31T23:59:59Z'). Key never expires if omitted. |

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

## Example call (MCP tools/call, JSON-RPC 2.0)

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "neuron_create_api_key",
    "arguments": {
      "name": "<name>",
      "botId": "<botId>"
    }
  }
}
```

## Why neuron_create_api_key is rated Medium

This tool creates a new credential (API key) that grants programmatic access to a bot. This is a Write operation as it creates a new, persistent authentication credential. Severity is high because a compromised API key could allow unauthorized access to bot functionality, potentially enabling attackers to send messages, modify bot behavior, or access sensitive data associated with the bot.

From the tool's own definition: "Create a new API key for programmatic access to a specific bot. Store the key securely as it cannot be retrieved later."

## Use case

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

## Recommended policy (PolicyLayer)

Verdict: **Rate-limited**. Enforced by the PolicyLayer MCP gateway (https://policylayer.com/mcp-gateway) before a call reaches Neuron:

```json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "neuron_create_api_key": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "neuron_create_api_key_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}
```

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- `neuron_delete_blog_post` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-conquext-neuron/neuron-delete-blog-post.md
- `neuron_delete_bot` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-conquext-neuron/neuron-delete-bot.md
- `neuron_delete_broadcast` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-conquext-neuron/neuron-delete-broadcast.md
- `neuron_delete_campaign` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-conquext-neuron/neuron-delete-campaign.md
- `neuron_delete_channel` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-conquext-neuron/neuron-delete-channel.md
- `neuron_delete_contact` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-conquext-neuron/neuron-delete-contact.md
- `neuron_delete_contact_list` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-conquext-neuron/neuron-delete-contact-list.md
- `neuron_delete_kb_entry` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-conquext-neuron/neuron-delete-kb-entry.md
- `neuron_delete_knowledge_base` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-conquext-neuron/neuron-delete-knowledge-base.md
- `neuron_delete_message` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-conquext-neuron/neuron-delete-message.md
- `neuron_delete_newsletter` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-conquext-neuron/neuron-delete-newsletter.md
- `neuron_delete_outbound_webhook` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-conquext-neuron/neuron-delete-outbound-webhook.md
- `neuron_delete_tool` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-conquext-neuron/neuron-delete-tool.md
- `neuron_delete_webhook` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-conquext-neuron/neuron-delete-webhook.md
- `neuron_leave_group` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-conquext-neuron/neuron-leave-group.md
- `neuron_logout` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-conquext-neuron/neuron-logout.md
- `neuron_post_to_newsletter` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-conquext-neuron/neuron-post-to-newsletter.md
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- `neuron_remove_member` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-conquext-neuron/neuron-remove-member.md
- `neuron_remove_profile_picture` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-conquext-neuron/neuron-remove-profile-picture.md
- `neuron_remove_tool_secret` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-conquext-neuron/neuron-remove-tool-secret.md
- `neuron_revoke_api_key` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-conquext-neuron/neuron-revoke-api-key.md
- `neuron_revoke_group_invite` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-conquext-neuron/neuron-revoke-group-invite.md
- `neuron_revoke_invitation` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-conquext-neuron/neuron-revoke-invitation.md
- `neuron_send_broadcast` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-conquext-neuron/neuron-send-broadcast.md
- `neuron_stop_ad_request` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-conquext-neuron/neuron-stop-ad-request.md
- `neuron_stop_campaign` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-conquext-neuron/neuron-stop-campaign.md
- `neuron_unpublish_from_pool` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-conquext-neuron/neuron-unpublish-from-pool.md
- `neuron_bot_api_chat` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-conquext-neuron/neuron-bot-api-chat.md
- …and 200 more: https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-conquext-neuron.md

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