project_whitelist_create · MongoDB Atlas MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What project_whitelist_create does on MongoDB Atlas MCP Server

AI agents use project_whitelist_create 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_whitelist_create needs a policy

This tool creates new whitelist entries, modifying the security configuration of a MongoDB Atlas project. While it doesn't delete data or execute arbitrary code, it does reversibly modify access control rules. The blast radius is medium: an adversarial AI could add attacker IP addresses to gain unauthorized access or disable legitimate IP restrictions, but the action is reversible (entries can be removed).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'project_whitelist_create' and description 'Add IP addresses to the whitelist' indicate the tool creates/modifies security settings by adding entries to a project's IP whitelist.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

project_whitelist_create Rate-limited

project_whitelist_create 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_whitelist_create": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "project_whitelist_create_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 MongoDB Atlas MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about project_whitelist_create

What does the project_whitelist_create tool do? +

Add IP addresses to the whitelist (legacy). 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_whitelist_create? +

Register the MongoDB Atlas MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for project_whitelist_create: 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_whitelist_create? +

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

Can I rate-limit project_whitelist_create? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the project_whitelist_create 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_whitelist_create completely? +

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

project_whitelist_create 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.