create_directory · Project Creator MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_directory does on Project Creator MCP

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_directory needs a policy

Creating directories is a Write operation—it modifies the filesystem by adding new structure, but the change is reversible and has minimal blast radius. It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data irreversibly, or affect financial systems. Low severity because an inadvertent directory creation causes minimal harm and can be easily undone.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'create_directory' and description states 'Create a directory.' This creates new filesystem state (directory) that is reversible through deletion.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

create_directory Rate-limited

create_directory 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": {
    "create_directory": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_directory_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about create_directory

What does the create_directory tool do? +

Create a directory. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Project Creator MCP MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on create_directory? +

Register the Project Creator MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_directory: 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 Project Creator MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_directory? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_directory? +

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

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

create_directory is provided by the Project Creator MCP server (jackalterman/project-creator-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.