create-time-entry · Harvest Time Tracking MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What create-time-entry does on Harvest Time Tracking MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create-time-entry needs a policy

Creating a time entry in a time tracking system modifies the account's data reversibly. This is a Write operation: it adds a new record but does not delete or overwrite existing data irreversibly, nor does it execute arbitrary code.

From the tool's definition Tool name and description explicitly state 'Create a time entry' — this creates a new data record in the Harvest time tracking system.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

create-time-entry Rate-limited

create-time-entry 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-time-entry": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create-time-entry_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 Harvest Time Tracking MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about create-time-entry

What does the create-time-entry tool do? +

Create a time entry in Harvest Account. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Harvest Time Tracking 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-time-entry? +

Register the Harvest Time Tracking MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create-time-entry: 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 Harvest Time Tracking MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create-time-entry? +

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

Can I rate-limit create-time-entry? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create-time-entry 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-time-entry completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for create-time-entry. 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-time-entry? +

create-time-entry is provided by the Harvest Time Tracking MCP Server MCP server (mayank2424/mcp-server-harvest). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.