create_project · LinkForty MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_project does on LinkForty MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_project needs a policy

This tool creates new data (a project) in the LinkForty system, which is a reversible write operation. It does not execute code, delete data, move money, or have destructive effects. The blast radius is limited—a mistaken project creation causes minimal harm and can be undone.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Create a new project' which is a create operation that modifies data by adding a new organizational grouping to the LinkForty system. The effect is reversible (projects can be deleted).

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Verdict

create_project Rate-limited

create_project 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_project": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_project_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 LinkForty MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about create_project

What does the create_project tool do? +

Create a new project to group related links. Returns the created project. Use the project ID when creating links to associate them with this project. It is categorised as a Write tool in the LinkForty MCP 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 create_project? +

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

What risk level is create_project? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_project? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_project 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_project completely? +

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

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