create_identity_source · Morpheus MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What create_identity_source does on Morpheus MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_identity_source needs a policy

The tool creates a new identity source within Morpheus, which is a Write action (reversible configuration change). While the description is empty (lowering confidence slightly), the clear 'create' action and sensitive nature of identity source management in a multi-tenant cloud platform elevates severity to high due to potential blast radius if misconfigured (could affect access control for multiple tenants or…

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'create_identity_source' with empty description. The 'create' verb indicates data creation/modification.

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Verdict

create_identity_source Rate-limited

create_identity_source 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_identity_source": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_identity_source_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 Morpheus MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about create_identity_source

What does the create_identity_source tool do? +

create_identity_source. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Morpheus 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_identity_source? +

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

What risk level is create_identity_source? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_identity_source? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_identity_source 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_identity_source completely? +

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

create_identity_source is provided by the Morpheus MCP Server MCP server (nixndme/morpheus-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.