qbo_create_invoice

Create a QBO invoice. Requires CustomerRef and at least one Line item. Guardrail: total amount must be <= tenant maxInvoiceAmount (default $100,000; returns GUARDRAIL_AMOUNT if exceeded).

Server Kaizen Qbo kaizen-qbo-mcp-server
Category Write
Risk class Medium
Parameters 00 required

What qbo_create_invoice does on Kaizen Qbo

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

Why qbo_create_invoice needs a policy

Creating an invoice is a Write operation: it generates a new record in QBO that represents a request for payment, but does not itself transfer funds. However, severity is high because invoices are formal financial documents that, if created erroneously or maliciously, can result in incorrect billing to customers, revenue misstatement, or fraud.

From the tool's definition 'Create a QBO invoice. Requires CustomerRef and at least one Line item.' — creates a financial document in QuickBooks Online, but does not directly move money or commit payment obligations.

Questions about qbo_create_invoice

What does the qbo_create_invoice tool do? +

Create a QBO invoice. Requires CustomerRef and at least one Line item. Guardrail: total amount must be <= tenant maxInvoiceAmount (default $100,000; returns GUARDRAIL_AMOUNT if exceeded). It is categorised as a Write tool in the Kaizen Qbo MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on qbo_create_invoice? +

Register the Kaizen Qbo MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for qbo_create_invoice: 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 Kaizen Qbo. Nothing to install.

What risk level is qbo_create_invoice? +

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

Can I rate-limit qbo_create_invoice? +

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

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

qbo_create_invoice is provided by the Kaizen Qbo MCP server (kaizen-qbo-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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