notion_create_comment · Notion MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What notion_create_comment does on Notion MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why notion_create_comment needs a policy

Creating comments is a reversible modification that adds data to Notion workspaces. While not as severe as deletion (Destructive), it modifies shared collaborative content. Severity is medium because comments can clutter workspaces or spread misinformation, but they are easily removed and lack financial impact.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'notion_create_comment' and description indicate it creates a comment in Notion. 'Create' is an explicit Write action that adds new data to the workspace.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

notion_create_comment Rate-limited

notion_create_comment 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": {
    "notion_create_comment": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "notion_create_comment_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 Notion MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about notion_create_comment

What does the notion_create_comment tool do? +

Create a comment in Notion. This requires the integration to have. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Notion 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 notion_create_comment? +

Register the Notion MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for notion_create_comment: 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 Notion MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is notion_create_comment? +

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

Can I rate-limit notion_create_comment? +

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

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

notion_create_comment is provided by the Notion MCP Server MCP server (kimjungyeol/mcp-notion-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.