create_zip_archive

Create a ZIP archive from files or directories

SERVERMcp Windows SOURCEmukul975/mcp-windows-automation

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What create_zip_archive does on Mcp Windows

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

RISK

Why create_zip_archive is rated Medium

The tool creates (writes) a new ZIP archive file, which is a reversible operation—the archive can be deleted or recreated. It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data irreversibly, or move money. While it operates on a Windows system with broad automation capabilities, this specific tool's scope is limited to archive creation.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_zip_archive' and description 'Create a ZIP archive from files or directories' indicate the tool creates new archive files. This is a write operation that modifies the file system by creating new data structures.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs create_zip_archive safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Mcp Windows, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For create_zip_archive, this is the rule to start with:

create_zip_archive Rate-limited

create_zip_archive 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_zip_archive": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_zip_archive_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Mcp Windows, apply this rule, and every create_zip_archive call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about create_zip_archive

What does the create_zip_archive tool do? +

Create a ZIP archive from files or directories. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Mcp Windows 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_zip_archive? +

Register the Mcp Windows MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_zip_archive: 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 Mcp Windows. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_zip_archive? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_zip_archive? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_zip_archive 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_zip_archive completely? +

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

create_zip_archive is provided by the Mcp Windows MCP server (mukul975/mcp-windows-automation). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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