create_project · Dolibarr MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_project does on Dolibarr MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_project needs a policy

The tool creates a new project resource in the Dolibarr ERP/CRM system, which is a reversible write operation. While it modifies state within the system, it does not delete data (Destructive), execute arbitrary code (Execute), or commit financial obligations (Financial).

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'create_project' and description states 'Create project', indicating data creation without irreversible deletion or external financial transactions.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

create_project Rate-limited

create_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": {
    "create_project": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_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 Dolibarr MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about create_project

What does the create_project tool do? +

Create project. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Dolibarr 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 create_project? +

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

What risk level is create_project? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_project? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_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 create_project completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for create_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 create_project? +

create_project is provided by the Dolibarr MCP Server MCP server (marioser/dolibarr-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.