vtex_create_specification_field_value

WHAT IT DOES

What vtex_create_specification_field_value does on MCP VTEX Server

AI agents use vtex_create_specification_field_value 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_specification_field_value needs a policy

This tool creates new specification field values in the VTEX catalog, which is a reversible write operation that modifies product metadata. It does not execute code, trigger financial transactions, delete data permanently, or retrieve data.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'create' and description states 'Create a new value for a specification field', indicating data creation/modification.

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Verdict

vtex_create_specification_field_value Rate-limited

vtex_create_specification_field_value 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_specification_field_value": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "vtex_create_specification_field_value_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about vtex_create_specification_field_value

What does the vtex_create_specification_field_value tool do? +

Create a new value for a specification field. 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_specification_field_value? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit vtex_create_specification_field_value? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the vtex_create_specification_field_value 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_specification_field_value completely? +

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

vtex_create_specification_field_value 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.