create_feature_flag · Dynatrace SaaS MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What create_feature_flag does on Dynatrace SaaS MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_feature_flag needs a policy

This tool creates/adds a new feature flag, which is a reversible write operation that modifies system configuration. It does not delete data (would be Destructive), execute arbitrary code (would be Execute), move money (would be Financial), or merely read data (would be Read).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_feature_flag' and description explicitly states '(WRITE)'. Creates a flag in a feature, which modifies configuration state in Dynatrace.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

create_feature_flag Rate-limited

create_feature_flag 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_feature_flag": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_feature_flag_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 Dynatrace SaaS MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about create_feature_flag

What does the create_feature_flag tool do? +

Create a flag in a feature (WRITE). It is categorised as a Write tool in the Dynatrace SaaS 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 create_feature_flag? +

Register the Dynatrace SaaS MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_feature_flag: 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 Dynatrace SaaS MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_feature_flag? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_feature_flag? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_feature_flag 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_feature_flag completely? +

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

create_feature_flag is provided by the Dynatrace SaaS MCP Server MCP server (mnmozi/dynatrace-mcp-saas). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.