generate_job_invoice

Post an official invoice against an active job. GATED behind HOUSECALLPRO_ALLOW_INVOICE env var. Returns an error if not enabled. This action creates a billable customer-facing invoice.

Server Housecallpro nobanks/housecallpro-mcp
Category Financial
Risk class Critical
Parameters 00 required

What generate_job_invoice does on Housecallpro

AI agents use generate_job_invoice to commit financial operations through Housecallpro — usually the final step of a payment, billing, or trading workflow. A call moves real money.

Why generate_job_invoice needs a policy

Generating an invoice is a financial commitment action — it creates a legally and financially binding document sent to a customer demanding payment. This directly triggers financial obligations and is irreversible once delivered. The tool is gated behind an env var, indicating the authors recognize its elevated risk. This clearly falls under Financial as the most severe applicable category.

From the tool's definition Post an official invoice against an active job...creates a billable customer-facing invoice

Questions about generate_job_invoice

What does the generate_job_invoice tool do? +

Post an official invoice against an active job. GATED behind HOUSECALLPRO_ALLOW_INVOICE env var. Returns an error if not enabled. This action creates a billable customer-facing invoice. It is categorised as a Financial tool in the Housecallpro MCP Server, which means it involves financial transactions. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on generate_job_invoice? +

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

What risk level is generate_job_invoice? +

generate_job_invoice is a Financial tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit generate_job_invoice? +

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

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

generate_job_invoice is provided by the Housecallpro MCP server (nobanks/housecallpro-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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