create_version · Roboflow MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_version does on Roboflow MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_version needs a policy

Creating a version modifies project state by adding new model/dataset versions, which is reversible (can be deleted/rolled back). This is Write rather than Execute (not arbitrary code execution) or Destructive (versioning is typically recoverable). Severity is high because an AI agent creating many malformed versions could consume storage, disrupt workflows, or interfere with active training pipelines.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_version' suggests creating a new model or dataset version in Roboflow, which is a reversible write operation.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

create_version Rate-limited

create_version 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": {
    "create_version": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_version_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about create_version

What does the create_version tool do? +

create_version. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Roboflow 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 create_version? +

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

What risk level is create_version? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_version? +

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

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

create_version is provided by the Roboflow MCP Server MCP server (nickedridge-wq/roboflow-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.