create_flowchart · ContextForge MCP Gateway MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What create_flowchart does on ContextForge MCP Gateway

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_flowchart needs a policy

This tool creates flowchart visualizations from input data. It is a Write operation because it generates/creates new data artifacts (flowchart documents). It is not Destructive because the action is reversible (flowcharts can be deleted or modified).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_flowchart' and description 'Create flowchart from structured data' indicate generation and creation of new content without destructive or irreversible effects.

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Verdict

create_flowchart Rate-limited

create_flowchart 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_flowchart": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_flowchart_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

FAQ

Questions about create_flowchart

What does the create_flowchart tool do? +

Create flowchart from structured data. It is categorised as a Write tool in the ContextForge MCP Gateway 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_flowchart? +

Register the ContextForge MCP Gateway MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_flowchart: 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 ContextForge MCP Gateway. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_flowchart? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_flowchart? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_flowchart 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_flowchart completely? +

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

create_flowchart is provided by the ContextForge MCP Gateway MCP server (jrmatherly/mcp-context-forge). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.