create_filter_association

WHAT IT DOES

What create_filter_association does on Cloudera Data Visualization MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_filter_association needs a policy

This tool creates new filter associations, which is a reversible write operation that modifies data governance and access control policies in Cloudera Data Visualization. While it affects who can access what data segments, the action is reversible (associations can be deleted/modified), making it Write rather than Execute.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_filter_association' and description 'Create a new CDV filter association linking a segment to users or groups' indicate creation/modification of access control configurations.

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Verdict

create_filter_association Rate-limited

create_filter_association 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_filter_association": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_filter_association_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 Cloudera Data Visualization MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about create_filter_association

What does the create_filter_association tool do? +

Create a new CDV filter association linking a segment to users or groups. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Cloudera Data Visualization 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 create_filter_association? +

Register the Cloudera Data Visualization MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_filter_association: 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 Cloudera Data Visualization MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_filter_association? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_filter_association? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_filter_association 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_filter_association completely? +

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

create_filter_association is provided by the Cloudera Data Visualization MCP Server MCP server (kevintalbert/cdv-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.