release_create · DevFlow MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What release_create does on DevFlow MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why release_create needs a policy

This tool creates new release records, which is a reversible modification of project data. It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data, or move money. The 'Write' category is appropriate because releases can typically be updated or deleted later if needed.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'release_create' and description 'Create a new release for a project' indicate the tool creates and persists new data (a release record).

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

release_create Rate-limited

release_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": {
    "release_create": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "release_create_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about release_create

What does the release_create tool do? +

Create a new release for a project. Use this to plan a new version or milestone. Automatically uses the linked project if no projectId is provided. It is categorised as a Write tool in the DevFlow 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 release_create? +

Register the DevFlow MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for release_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 DevFlow MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is release_create? +

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

Can I rate-limit release_create? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the release_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 release_create completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for release_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 release_create? +

release_create is provided by the DevFlow MCP Server MCP server (klausfreiberufler/devflow-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.