honeycomb_query_create · Honeycomb MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What honeycomb_query_create does on Honeycomb

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why honeycomb_query_create needs a policy

This tool creates (writes) a query object in Honeycomb but explicitly does not execute it or retrieve data. It is a Write operation with low severity since it only stores a query definition and has no destructive or execution side effects.

From the tool's definition 'Create a query from a specification. DOES NOT run the query to retrieve results.'

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Verdict

honeycomb_query_create Rate-limited

honeycomb_query_create 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": {
    "honeycomb_query_create": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "honeycomb_query_create_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about honeycomb_query_create

What does the honeycomb_query_create tool do? +

Create a query from a specification. DOES NOT run the query to retrieve results. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Honeycomb MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on honeycomb_query_create? +

Register the Honeycomb MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for honeycomb_query_create: 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 Honeycomb. Nothing to install.

What risk level is honeycomb_query_create? +

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

Can I rate-limit honeycomb_query_create? +

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

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

honeycomb_query_create is provided by the Honeycomb MCP server (kajirita2002/honeycomb-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.