vtex_create_gift_card · MCP VTEX Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What vtex_create_gift_card does on MCP VTEX Server

AI agents use vtex_create_gift_card to commit financial operations through MCP VTEX Server — usually the final step of a payment, billing, or trading workflow. A call moves real money.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why vtex_create_gift_card needs a policy

Creating a gift card represents a financial commitment as it generates monetary value that can be redeemed for purchases. Misuse could result in unauthorized issuance of gift cards, leading to direct financial losses for the business.

From the tool's definition Create a new gift card

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

vtex_create_gift_card Approval-gated

Any call to vtex_create_gift_card is blocked until a human approves it. The rest of the server keeps working.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "vtex_create_gift_card": {
      "deny_if": [
        {
          "conditions": [],
          "on_deny": "Requires human approval."
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about vtex_create_gift_card

What does the vtex_create_gift_card tool do? +

Create a new gift card. It is categorised as a Financial tool in the MCP VTEX Server MCP Server, which means it involves financial transactions. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on vtex_create_gift_card? +

Register the MCP VTEX Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for vtex_create_gift_card: 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_gift_card? +

vtex_create_gift_card is a Financial tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit vtex_create_gift_card? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the vtex_create_gift_card 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_gift_card completely? +

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

vtex_create_gift_card 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.