create_program_element · Eduframe MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_program_element does on Eduframe

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_program_element needs a policy

This tool creates new program element records in the Eduframe system, which is a reversible Write operation. It does not delete, execute code, or handle financial transactions. The blast radius is medium because creating incorrect program elements could affect educational records and require manual cleanup, but the operation is not irreversible.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_program_element' and description 'Create a program element' indicate creation of new data.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

create_program_element Rate-limited

create_program_element 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_program_element": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_program_element_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 Eduframe, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about create_program_element

What does the create_program_element tool do? +

Create a program element. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Eduframe 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_program_element? +

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

What risk level is create_program_element? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_program_element? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_program_element 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_program_element completely? +

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

create_program_element is provided by the Eduframe MCP server (martijnpieters/eduframe-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.