createLead · Lofty MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What createLead does on Lofty MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why createLead needs a policy

This tool creates new records in the Lofty CRM system, which is a reversible write operation. It modifies the database by adding a new lead but does not delete, execute arbitrary code, or involve financial transactions.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'createLead' and description states 'Create a new lead.' The verb 'create' indicates a write operation that adds new data to the CRM system.

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Verdict

createLead Rate-limited

createLead 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": {
    "createLead": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "createlead_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 Lofty MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about createLead

What does the createLead tool do? +

Create a new lead. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Lofty 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 createLead? +

Register the Lofty MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for createLead: 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 Lofty MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is createLead? +

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

Can I rate-limit createLead? +

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

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

createLead is provided by the Lofty MCP Server MCP server (nerdsnipe-inc/lofty-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.