waybill_create_with_options · Novaposhta MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What waybill_create_with_options does on Novaposhta

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why waybill_create_with_options needs a policy

This tool creates shipping documents that establish delivery obligations and may involve financial transactions (COD = cash-on-delivery, insurance payments). While creation is reversible via deletion, it commits the user to a shipping arrangement with third-party logistics and potentially customers.

From the tool's definition Tool creates a waybill ('waybill_create') with persistent data in Nova Poshta's system via the 'InternetDocument/save' API endpoint.

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Verdict

waybill_create_with_options Rate-limited

waybill_create_with_options 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": {
    "waybill_create_with_options": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "waybill_create_with_options_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about waybill_create_with_options

What does the waybill_create_with_options tool do? +

Create a Nova Poshta waybill with additional options and services via InternetDocument/save (doc 1.2). Supports backward delivery, additional services, third-party payer, and RedBox barcodes. Use this when you need COD, insurance, or return shipments. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Novaposhta MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on waybill_create_with_options? +

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

What risk level is waybill_create_with_options? +

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

Can I rate-limit waybill_create_with_options? +

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

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

waybill_create_with_options is provided by the Novaposhta MCP server (@shopana/novaposhta-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.