gsd_new_project · Gsd MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What gsd_new_project does on Gsd

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why gsd_new_project needs a policy

This tool creates a new project, which is a write operation. Initialization sets up project state and structure. It's not destructive (it creates rather than deletes), not financial, and not merely reading data. Severity is medium because creating a new project could overwrite existing project state if misused, but it's generally reversible by deleting the created project.

From the tool's definition Initialize a new GSD project (run once per project)

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

gsd_new_project Rate-limited

gsd_new_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": {
    "gsd_new_project": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "gsd_new_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 Gsd, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about gsd_new_project

What does the gsd_new_project tool do? +

Initialize a new GSD project (run once per project). It is categorised as a Write tool in the Gsd MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on gsd_new_project? +

Register the Gsd MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for gsd_new_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 Gsd. Nothing to install.

What risk level is gsd_new_project? +

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

Can I rate-limit gsd_new_project? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the gsd_new_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 gsd_new_project completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for gsd_new_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 gsd_new_project? +

gsd_new_project is provided by the Gsd MCP server (m0-ar/gsd-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.