planka_create_list · Planka MCP Server for Claude MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What planka_create_list does on Planka MCP Server for Claude

AI agents use planka_create_list 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_list needs a policy

This tool creates a new list (a reversible operation) within a Planka board without deleting, executing code, or moving money. Creation of project management artifacts is a Write operation with low severity because the action is reversible and limited in blast radius—an AI agent misusing this would at worst create unwanted lists, easily remediated by deletion.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'planka_create_list' and description 'Create a new list in a board' indicate creation of a new data structure within an existing project management board.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

planka_create_list Rate-limited

planka_create_list 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_list": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "planka_create_list_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_list

What does the planka_create_list tool do? +

Create a new list in a board. 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_list? +

Register the Planka MCP Server for Claude MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for planka_create_list: 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_list? +

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

Can I rate-limit planka_create_list? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the planka_create_list 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_list completely? +

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

planka_create_list 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.