create_list_from_xml · SharePoint MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What create_list_from_xml does on SharePoint MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_list_from_xml needs a policy

This tool creates new SharePoint lists by accepting XML schema definitions. While it modifies the SharePoint environment (thus Write category), it does not irreversibly delete data (not Destructive), execute arbitrary code (not Execute), or involve financial transactions (not Financial).

From the tool's definition Tool description explicitly states "Create a list from a full SharePoint SchemaXml string" and mentions use cases of "cloning or restoring a list". The name "create_list_from_xml" and verb "Create" indicate data creation.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

create_list_from_xml Rate-limited

create_list_from_xml 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_list_from_xml": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_list_from_xml_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Instant setup, no code required.

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches SharePoint MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about create_list_from_xml

What does the create_list_from_xml tool do? +

Create a list from a full SharePoint SchemaXml string (e.g. obtained from get_list_schema_xml). Useful for cloning or restoring a list. It is categorised as a Write tool in the SharePoint 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_list_from_xml? +

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

What risk level is create_list_from_xml? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_list_from_xml? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_list_from_xml 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_list_from_xml completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for create_list_from_xml. 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_list_from_xml? +

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