acp_create_session_from_template

WHAT IT DOES

What acp_create_session_from_template does on Ambient Code Platform MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why acp_create_session_from_template needs a policy

The tool creates a new session resource from a template, which is a reversible write operation (sessions can be deleted/stopped). The dry-run mode suggests the primary action is creation. Severity is medium because spawning remote AI agent sessions on Kubernetes infrastructure could consume resources or trigger unintended agent actions, but it is not inherently destructive or financial.

From the tool's definition Create session from predefined template (triage, bugfix, feature, exploration). Supports dry-run mode.

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Verdict

acp_create_session_from_template Rate-limited

acp_create_session_from_template 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": {
    "acp_create_session_from_template": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "acp_create_session_from_template_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Instant setup, no code required.

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Ambient Code Platform MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about acp_create_session_from_template

What does the acp_create_session_from_template tool do? +

Create session from predefined template (triage, bugfix, feature, exploration). Supports dry-run mode. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Ambient Code Platform MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on acp_create_session_from_template? +

Register the Ambient Code Platform MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for acp_create_session_from_template: 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 Ambient Code Platform MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is acp_create_session_from_template? +

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

Can I rate-limit acp_create_session_from_template? +

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

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

acp_create_session_from_template is provided by the Ambient Code Platform MCP Server MCP server (jeremyeder/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.