create_element · Mcp Archimate MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_element does on Mcp Archimate

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_element needs a policy

The tool creates new elements in an in-memory ArchiMate model, which is a reversible modification of data (can be deleted via sibling delete_element tool). This qualifies as Write rather than Execute, as it modifies structured data rather than executing arbitrary code.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_element' and description 'Crée un nouvel élément ArchiMate dans le modèle' (Creates a new ArchiMate element in the model) clearly indicates creation/modification of data in an enterprise architecture model.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

create_element Rate-limited

create_element 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_element": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_element_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 Mcp Archimate, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about create_element

What does the create_element tool do? +

Crée un nouvel élément ArchiMate dans le modèle (en mémoire). Types valides: ${_ELEMENT_TYPES_STR}. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Mcp Archimate 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_element? +

Register the Mcp Archimate MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_element: 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 Mcp Archimate. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_element? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_element? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_element 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_element completely? +

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

create_element is provided by the Mcp Archimate MCP server (lacrif/mcp-archimate). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.