create_xlsx_workbook · KnowledgeBase MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_xlsx_workbook does on KnowledgeBaseMCP

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_xlsx_workbook needs a policy

This tool creates new Excel workbook files, which is a reversible write operation. It does not execute code, delete data, or move money. The severity is medium because creating files could consume storage resources or overwrite existing files if not handled carefully, but the action is fundamentally reversible by deleting the created file.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_xlsx_workbook' and sibling tools including 'create_xlsx_from_dataframe' and 'create_xlsx_report' indicate creation of new Excel files.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

create_xlsx_workbook Rate-limited

create_xlsx_workbook 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_xlsx_workbook": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_xlsx_workbook_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about create_xlsx_workbook

What does the create_xlsx_workbook tool do? +

XLSX çalışma kitabı oluştur. It is categorised as a Write tool in the KnowledgeBaseMCP 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_xlsx_workbook? +

Register the KnowledgeBase MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_xlsx_workbook: 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 KnowledgeBaseMCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_xlsx_workbook? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_xlsx_workbook? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_xlsx_workbook 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_xlsx_workbook completely? +

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

create_xlsx_workbook is provided by the KnowledgeBase MCP server (mehmetozcan-zz/knowledgebasemcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.