create_project_column · Mcp Github MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_project_column does on Mcp Github

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_project_column needs a policy

This tool creates a new organizational resource (project column) which is a reversible operation. It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data, or involve financial transactions. The severity is medium because misuse could clutter project management structures or create organizational chaos, but the effect is non-destructive and can be undone by deleting the column.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_project_column' and description 'Create a new column for a project' indicate the tool creates/modifies data (a project column) within GitHub.

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Verdict

create_project_column Rate-limited

create_project_column 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_column": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_project_column_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about create_project_column

What does the create_project_column tool do? +

Create a new column for a project. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Mcp Github 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_column? +

Register the Mcp Github MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_project_column: 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 Github. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_project_column? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_project_column? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_project_column 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_column completely? +

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

create_project_column is provided by the Mcp Github MCP server (@missionsquad/mcp-github). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.