planka_create_card · Planka MCP Server for Claude MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What planka_create_card does on Planka MCP Server for Claude

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why planka_create_card needs a policy

This tool creates a new card (a reversible, non-destructive data modification) in a Planka kanban board. Card creation is a standard write operation with no side effects beyond adding a record to a list. The action is easily undoable (card can be deleted), and the blast radius from misuse is limited to unwanted cards appearing in a list.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'planka_create_card' and description 'Create a new card in a list' indicate data creation in a project management system.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

planka_create_card Rate-limited

planka_create_card 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": {
    "planka_create_card": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "planka_create_card_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 Planka MCP Server for Claude, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about planka_create_card

What does the planka_create_card tool do? +

Create a new card in a list. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Planka MCP Server for Claude MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on planka_create_card? +

Register the Planka MCP Server for Claude MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for planka_create_card: 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 Planka MCP Server for Claude. Nothing to install.

What risk level is planka_create_card? +

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

Can I rate-limit planka_create_card? +

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

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

planka_create_card is provided by the Planka MCP Server for Claude MCP server (nextheberg/planka-mcp-server-for-claude). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.