create_order · Azure APIM + MCP Server Demo MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What create_order does on Azure APIM + MCP Server Demo

AI agents use create_order to create or update resources in Azure APIM + MCP Server Demo — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Azure APIM + MCP Server Demo environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_order needs a policy

This tool creates new data (orders) in a backend system. While orders are business-critical and could have downstream financial implications, the tool itself performs a Write operation—data creation that can be modified or reversed.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_order' and description 'Create a new order for a product' indicate data creation. The context shows this is part of an order management system.

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Verdict

create_order Rate-limited

create_order 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_order": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_order_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about create_order

What does the create_order tool do? +

Create a new order for a product. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Azure APIM + MCP Server Demo 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_order? +

Register the Azure APIM + MCP Server Demo MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_order: 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 Azure APIM + MCP Server Demo. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_order? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_order? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_order 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_order completely? +

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

create_order is provided by the Azure APIM + MCP Server Demo MCP server (kathirt/apim-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.