roboflow_create_version · Roboflow MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What roboflow_create_version does on Roboflow MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why roboflow_create_version needs a policy

Creating a version is a reversible write operation that modifies project state by adding a new version artifact. It does not delete data (Destructive), execute arbitrary code (Execute), move money (Financial), or query-only (Read).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'roboflow_create_version' and sibling tools include 'roboflow_delete_version' and 'roboflow_export_version', indicating this creates new dataset/project versions in Roboflow.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

roboflow_create_version Rate-limited

roboflow_create_version 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": {
    "roboflow_create_version": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "roboflow_create_version_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about roboflow_create_version

What does the roboflow_create_version tool do? +

roboflow_create_version. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Roboflow 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 roboflow_create_version? +

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

What risk level is roboflow_create_version? +

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

Can I rate-limit roboflow_create_version? +

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

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

roboflow_create_version is provided by the Roboflow MCP Server MCP server (mayankd409/roboflow-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.