create_card · Superthread Mcp Extended MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_card does on Superthread Mcp Extended

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_card needs a policy

This tool creates new entities (task cards) in a reversible manner. Creation of data is a Write operation. Severity is medium because while card creation is reversible (cards can be deleted), it could clutter systems or trigger downstream automations if misused by an AI agent without proper validation.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Create a new task card' which creates new data. The tool is part of a CRUD-focused MCP server ('comprehensive CRUD operations') and accepts parameters for placement (space_name/board_name/list_name), indicating it modifies system…

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Verdict

create_card Rate-limited

create_card 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_card": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_card_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about create_card

What does the create_card tool do? +

Create a new task card. Accepts either IDs or names for placement — prefer space_name/board_name/list_name over raw IDs. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Superthread Mcp Extended 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_card? +

Register the Superthread Mcp Extended MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_card: 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 Superthread Mcp Extended. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_card? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_card? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_card 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_card completely? +

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

create_card is provided by the Superthread Mcp Extended MCP server (jaey-p/superthread-mcp-extended). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.