template_create · AgentOS MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What template_create does on AgentOS

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why template_create needs a policy

The tool creates new templates, which is a reversible write operation. It modifies the system state by adding data but does not execute arbitrary code, delete data irreversibly, or move money. Severity is medium because malicious template creation could affect multiple subsequent operations if templates are used widely in agent workflows, but individual template creation is reversible and can be undone.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'template_create' and description 'Create a new custom template' indicate a create/write operation that adds new data to the system.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

template_create Rate-limited

template_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": {
    "template_create": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "template_create_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about template_create

What does the template_create tool do? +

Create a new custom template. It is categorised as a Write tool in the AgentOS MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on template_create? +

Register the AgentOS MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for template_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 AgentOS. Nothing to install.

What risk level is template_create? +

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

Can I rate-limit template_create? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the template_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 template_create completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for template_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 template_create? +

template_create is provided by the AgentOS MCP server (netflypsb/agentos). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.