create_step · Mcp Asana Minimal MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_step does on Mcp Asana Minimal

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_step needs a policy

This tool creates a new step, which modifies the state of a sequential process by adding a reversible entry. It is a Write operation—data is created and can be undone/modified.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_step' and description 'Create a new thinking step in the sequential process' indicate creation of data (a step in a workflow/process).

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

create_step Rate-limited

create_step 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_step": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_step_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about create_step

What does the create_step tool do? +

Create a new thinking step in the sequential process. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Mcp Asana Minimal 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_step? +

Register the Mcp Asana Minimal MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_step: 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 Mcp Asana Minimal. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_step? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_step? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_step 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_step completely? +

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

create_step is provided by the Mcp Asana Minimal MCP server (mcp-asana-minimal). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.