create_view · Mcp Archimate MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_view does on Mcp Archimate

AI agents use create_view 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_view needs a policy

Creating a view/diagram is a reversible modification operation. It adds new content to an enterprise architecture model but does not execute arbitrary code, delete data irreversibly, or move financial resources.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'create_view' and description states 'Crée une nouvelle vue (diagramme) dans le modèle ArchiMate' (Creates a new view/diagram in the ArchiMate model). This is a create operation that adds new data to the model.

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Verdict

create_view Rate-limited

create_view 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_view": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_view_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_view

What does the create_view tool do? +

Crée une nouvelle vue (diagramme) dans le modèle ArchiMate. 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_view? +

Register the Mcp Archimate MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_view: 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_view? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_view? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_view 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_view completely? +

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

create_view 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.

// THE FULL RECORD

create_view is one line of Mcp Archimate's registry record.

The record carries the whole server: verified identity, auth posture, risk grade, every tool classified, recommended policy — re-checked continuously.

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