planka_create_user_api_key

WHAT IT DOES

What planka_create_user_api_key does on Planka MCP Server for Claude

AI agents use planka_create_user_api_key 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_user_api_key needs a policy

This tool creates a new API key, which is a reversible write action (keys can be revoked/deleted). However, severity is elevated to 'high' because API keys grant persistent authentication access—if an AI agent generates keys without proper safeguards, it could create unintended credentials that expose the Planka instance to unauthorized access.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'planka_create_user_api_key' and description 'Generate a new API key for a user' indicate the tool creates a new authentication credential.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

planka_create_user_api_key Rate-limited

planka_create_user_api_key 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_user_api_key": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "planka_create_user_api_key_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_user_api_key

What does the planka_create_user_api_key tool do? +

Generate a new API key for a user. 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_user_api_key? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit planka_create_user_api_key? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the planka_create_user_api_key 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_user_api_key completely? +

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

planka_create_user_api_key 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.