create_goal · AT MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_goal does on ATMcp

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_goal needs a policy

This is a Write operation because it creates new data (a goal object) that persists in the team's task/goal system. It is not Read (no retrieval), not Execute (no code/command execution), not Destructive (goals can be modified or archived), and not Financial. Severity is medium because misconfiguration of team goals could misdirect agent work but would not directly compromise security or cause data loss.

From the tool's definition create_goal creates a new goal object in the system, which modifies the state of the shared team goal hierarchy. The description states 'Create a team goal' indicating a persistent write operation.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

create_goal Rate-limited

create_goal 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_goal": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_goal_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about create_goal

What does the create_goal tool do? +

Create a team goal that tasks can roll up into. It is categorised as a Write tool in the ATMcp 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_goal? +

Register the AT MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_goal: 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 ATMcp. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_goal? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_goal? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_goal 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_goal completely? +

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

create_goal is provided by the AT MCP server (midcheck/atmcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.