add_atlassian_account · Atlassian Multi MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What add_atlassian_account does on Atlassian Multi

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why add_atlassian_account needs a policy

Adding a new account is a reversible Write operation that creates and persists new configuration state. While it modifies system setup, it does not delete data (not Destructive), execute arbitrary code (not Execute), or move money (not Financial).

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Add a new Atlassian account', which performs a create operation that modifies system configuration by introducing a new account.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

add_atlassian_account Rate-limited

add_atlassian_account 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": {
    "add_atlassian_account": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_atlassian_account_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 Atlassian Multi, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about add_atlassian_account

What does the add_atlassian_account tool do? +

Add a new Atlassian account (Jira/Confluence workspace). It is categorised as a Write tool in the Atlassian Multi MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on add_atlassian_account? +

Register the Atlassian Multi MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for add_atlassian_account: 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 Atlassian Multi. Nothing to install.

What risk level is add_atlassian_account? +

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

Can I rate-limit add_atlassian_account? +

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

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

add_atlassian_account is provided by the Atlassian Multi MCP server (ntlongctt/atlassian-multi-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.