odoo_create_activity · Odooclaw MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What odoo_create_activity does on Odooclaw

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why odoo_create_activity needs a policy

Activity creation is a reversible write operation typical of ERP systems. Activities can be edited or deleted afterward. While it modifies data, it does not destroy, execute arbitrary code, or involve financial transactions.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'odoo_create_activity' indicates creation of a new activity record in Odoo ERP. The 'create' verb combined with server context (CRUD operations on Odoo 18) shows this writes/creates data.

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Verdict

odoo_create_activity Rate-limited

odoo_create_activity 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": {
    "odoo_create_activity": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "odoo_create_activity_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about odoo_create_activity

What does the odoo_create_activity tool do? +

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

How do I enforce a policy on odoo_create_activity? +

Register the Odooclaw MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for odoo_create_activity: 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 Odooclaw. Nothing to install.

What risk level is odoo_create_activity? +

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

Can I rate-limit odoo_create_activity? +

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

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

odoo_create_activity is provided by the Odooclaw MCP server (nicolasramos/odooclaw-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.