confluence_setup_project · Confluence MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What confluence_setup_project does on Confluence MCP Server

AI agents use confluence_setup_project 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_setup_project needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies project configuration settings in Confluence, which is a reversible write operation. It does not delete data (would be Destructive), execute arbitrary code (would be Execute), or move money (would be Financial). The 'setup' action suggests initialization or modification of configuration state.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Set up Confluence project configuration with your specific settings' - this modifies configuration data.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

confluence_setup_project Rate-limited

confluence_setup_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": {
    "confluence_setup_project": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "confluence_setup_project_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL →

Instant setup, no code required.

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_setup_project

What does the confluence_setup_project tool do? +

Set up Confluence project configuration with your specific settings. 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_setup_project? +

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

What risk level is confluence_setup_project? +

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

Can I rate-limit confluence_setup_project? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the confluence_setup_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 confluence_setup_project completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for confluence_setup_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 confluence_setup_project? +

confluence_setup_project 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.