birst_create_source · Infor Birst MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What birst_create_source does on Infor Birst MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why birst_create_source needs a policy

This tool creates new data sources within Birst spaces, which is a write operation that modifies the platform's data infrastructure. While it creates new resources rather than destroying them, the action is reversible through deletion tools (like birst_delete_source visible in sibling tools).

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'create' and description explicitly states 'Create a new data source in a Birst space'. This is a reversible data creation operation that modifies the analytics platform configuration.

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Verdict

birst_create_source Rate-limited

birst_create_source 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": {
    "birst_create_source": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "birst_create_source_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Infor Birst MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about birst_create_source

What does the birst_create_source tool do? +

Create a new data source in a Birst space. Supports Scripted sources (transformation via script) and Live Access sources (catalog/query/compound table). Note: RAW, Prep-generated, and Inherited sources cannot be created via API. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Infor Birst 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 birst_create_source? +

Register the Infor Birst MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for birst_create_source: 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 Infor Birst MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is birst_create_source? +

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

Can I rate-limit birst_create_source? +

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

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

birst_create_source is provided by the Infor Birst MCP Server MCP server (mikahdev/infor-birst-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.