create_handoff · RoadBoard MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_handoff does on RoadBoard

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_handoff needs a policy

This tool creates (writes) a new handoff memory entry. It does not execute arbitrary code or external operations, it does not delete or modify existing data irreversibly, and it does not involve financial transactions.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Create a structured handoff memory entry', and the name contains 'create_'. The tool creates a new memory entry in a shared state system used by 'humans and AI agents'.

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Verdict

create_handoff Rate-limited

create_handoff 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_handoff": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_handoff_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 RoadBoard, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about create_handoff

What does the create_handoff tool do? +

Create a structured handoff memory entry from current session activity. Use at end of session to preserve context for the next agent or session. It is categorised as a Write tool in the RoadBoard 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_handoff? +

Register the RoadBoard MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_handoff: 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 RoadBoard. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_handoff? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_handoff? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_handoff 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_handoff completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for create_handoff. 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_handoff? +

create_handoff is provided by the RoadBoard MCP server (maless88/roadboard). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.