create-work-order · Cpp Espace MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create-work-order does on Cpp Espace

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create-work-order needs a policy

This tool creates new data (work orders) in the eSpace facilities management API, which is reversible through deletion (evidenced by the sibling tool 'delete-work-order'). It does not execute arbitrary code, trigger external operations with unpredictable effects, move money, or permanently destroy data.

From the tool's definition Tool description explicitly states 'Create a new work order' with required fields (description, location, service category, priority).

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

create-work-order Rate-limited

create-work-order 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-work-order": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create-work-order_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 Cpp Espace, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about create-work-order

What does the create-work-order tool do? +

Create a new work order. Requires description, location, service category, and priority. ALWAYS confirm with user before calling. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Cpp Espace 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-work-order? +

Register the Cpp Espace MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create-work-order: 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 Cpp Espace. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create-work-order? +

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

Can I rate-limit create-work-order? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create-work-order 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-work-order completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for create-work-order. 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-work-order? +

create-work-order is provided by the Cpp Espace MCP server (norm613/cpp-espace-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.