lbm_create_project · LLM Brand Monitor MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What lbm_create_project does on LLM Brand Monitor

AI agents use lbm_create_project to create or update resources in LLM Brand Monitor — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your LLM Brand Monitor environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why lbm_create_project needs a policy

This tool creates a new data entity (a project) in a reversible manner. It does not execute arbitrary code, trigger external operations with unpredictable effects, delete data, or move money. Creation of a project is a standard Write operation with minimal blast radius—the worst outcome is an unwanted project record that can be deleted via lbm_archive_project.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'lbm_create_project' and description 'To create a new brand monitoring project' indicate creation of a new project record in the monitoring system.

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Verdict

lbm_create_project Rate-limited

lbm_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": {
    "lbm_create_project": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "lbm_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 LLM Brand Monitor, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about lbm_create_project

What does the lbm_create_project tool do? +

WHEN TO USE: To create a new brand monitoring project. It is categorised as a Write tool in the LLM Brand Monitor MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on lbm_create_project? +

Register the LLM Brand Monitor MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for lbm_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 LLM Brand Monitor. Nothing to install.

What risk level is lbm_create_project? +

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

Can I rate-limit lbm_create_project? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the lbm_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 lbm_create_project completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for lbm_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 lbm_create_project? +

lbm_create_project is provided by the LLM Brand Monitor MCP server (@serpstat/llm-brand-monitor-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.