confluence_create_page · Confluence MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What confluence_create_page does on Confluence MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why confluence_create_page needs a policy

This tool creates new Confluence pages, which is reversible data creation (pages can be deleted via confluence_delete_page). It is not destructive because page creation does not irreversibly erase data. It is not Execute because it doesn't run arbitrary code or shell commands—it converts Markdown to Confluence format with predictable structure.

From the tool's definition Tool creates a new Confluence page from Markdown content. The name 'confluence_create_page' and description 'Create a new Confluence page' explicitly indicate creation of new data.

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Verdict

confluence_create_page Rate-limited

confluence_create_page 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": {
    "confluence_create_page": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "confluence_create_page_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 Confluence MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about confluence_create_page

What does the confluence_create_page tool do? +

Create a new Confluence page from Markdown content. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Confluence 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 confluence_create_page? +

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

What risk level is confluence_create_page? +

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

Can I rate-limit confluence_create_page? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the confluence_create_page 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 confluence_create_page completely? +

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

confluence_create_page is provided by the Confluence MCP Server MCP server (manateeit/confluence-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.