vtex_create_email_template · MCP VTEX Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What vtex_create_email_template does on MCP VTEX Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why vtex_create_email_template needs a policy

This tool creates email templates within the VTEX platform, which is a reversible write operation. Templates can be modified or deleted later. While not destructive, it creates persistent data that could be misused to craft phishing or fraudulent communications if an agent is compromised.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'vtex_create_email_template' and description 'Create an email template' indicate creation of new data.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

vtex_create_email_template Rate-limited

vtex_create_email_template 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": {
    "vtex_create_email_template": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "vtex_create_email_template_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about vtex_create_email_template

What does the vtex_create_email_template tool do? +

Create an email template. It is categorised as a Write tool in the MCP VTEX 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 vtex_create_email_template? +

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

What risk level is vtex_create_email_template? +

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

Can I rate-limit vtex_create_email_template? +

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

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

vtex_create_email_template is provided by the MCP VTEX Server MCP server (leosepulveda/mcp-vtex). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.