create_phase · RoadBoard MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_phase does on RoadBoard

AI agents use create_phase 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_phase needs a policy

This tool creates new project metadata (phases/milestones) which is reversible data modification. It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data, or move money. It fits Write category as it adds to project state.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_phase' and description 'Create a new phase (roadmap milestone) in a project' indicate creation of project data. The verb 'Create' explicitly describes reversible addition of structured content (a phase/milestone) to project state.

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Verdict

create_phase Rate-limited

create_phase 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_phase": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_phase_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about create_phase

What does the create_phase tool do? +

Create a new phase (roadmap milestone) in a project. TITLE NAMING CONVENTION: Phase title MUST follow the format. 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_phase? +

Register the RoadBoard MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_phase: 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_phase? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_phase? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_phase 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_phase completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for create_phase. 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_phase? +

create_phase 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.