project_assign_teams · MongoDB Atlas MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What project_assign_teams does on MongoDB Atlas MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why project_assign_teams needs a policy

Assigning teams to a project creates or modifies access control and organizational relationships within MongoDB Atlas. While reversible (unlike deletion), this alters project permissions and membership, affecting who can access and manage cloud infrastructure.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'project_assign_teams' and description 'Assign teams to a project' indicate modification of project team assignments. This is a reversible data modification operation—teams can be unassigned later.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

project_assign_teams Rate-limited

project_assign_teams 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": {
    "project_assign_teams": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "project_assign_teams_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about project_assign_teams

What does the project_assign_teams tool do? +

Assign teams to a project. It is categorised as a Write tool in the MongoDB Atlas 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 project_assign_teams? +

Register the MongoDB Atlas MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for project_assign_teams: 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 MongoDB Atlas MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is project_assign_teams? +

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

Can I rate-limit project_assign_teams? +

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

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

project_assign_teams is provided by the MongoDB Atlas MCP Server MCP server (montumodi/mongodb-atlas-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.