pagerduty_create_incident

Create a new PagerDuty incident on a service.

Server UnClick @unclick/mcp-server
Category Write
Risk class Medium
Parameters 63 required

What pagerduty_create_incident does on UnClick

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

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
from string Email address of the user creating the incident (required by some accounts)
title string Yes Incident title/summary
api_key string Yes PagerDuty API key
urgency string Urgency: high or low
service_id string Yes ID of the service to create the incident on
body_details string Detailed description of the incident

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

Why pagerduty_create_incident needs a policy

Creating a PagerDuty incident is a Write operation that generates a new resource. However, it has high severity because it triggers notifications, wakes up on-call staff, and initiates incident response workflows. Misuse could cause alert fatigue, unnecessary escalations, or disrupt operations. It is not Destructive (reversible, incidents can be resolved) nor Financial.

From the tool's definition 'Create a new PagerDuty incident on a service' — creates a new incident record in PagerDuty, triggering alerts and escalations to on-call personnel

Risk signalsHandles credentials or secrets (api_key)

Questions about pagerduty_create_incident

What does the pagerduty_create_incident tool do? +

Create a new PagerDuty incident on a service. It is categorised as a Write tool in the UnClick MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

What parameters does pagerduty_create_incident accept? +

pagerduty_create_incident accepts 6 parameters: from, title, api_key, urgency, service_id, body_details. Required: title, api_key, service_id. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on pagerduty_create_incident? +

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

What risk level is pagerduty_create_incident? +

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

Can I rate-limit pagerduty_create_incident? +

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

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

pagerduty_create_incident is provided by the UnClick MCP server (@unclick/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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