vtex_create_gift_card_transaction · MCP VTEX Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What vtex_create_gift_card_transaction does on MCP VTEX Server

AI agents use vtex_create_gift_card_transaction 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_transaction needs a policy

This tool performs financial transactions on gift cards, either crediting or debiting monetary value. Misuse could result in unauthorized credits (creating fraudulent gift card balances) or debits (draining customer gift card funds), both constituting financial operations with real monetary impact.

From the tool's definition Add transaction to gift card (credit or debit)

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

vtex_create_gift_card_transaction Approval-gated

Any call to vtex_create_gift_card_transaction 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_transaction": {
      "deny_if": [
        {
          "conditions": [],
          "on_deny": "Requires human approval."
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about vtex_create_gift_card_transaction

What does the vtex_create_gift_card_transaction tool do? +

Add transaction to gift card (credit or debit). 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_transaction? +

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

vtex_create_gift_card_transaction 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_transaction? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the vtex_create_gift_card_transaction 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_transaction completely? +

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

vtex_create_gift_card_transaction 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.