create_kafka_topic · KafkaIQ MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_kafka_topic does on KafkaIQ

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_kafka_topic needs a policy

Creating a Kafka topic adds a new resource to the cluster configuration, which is reversible through deletion. This is a Write operation rather than Execute because it creates a specific resource rather than executing arbitrary code or queries. It is not Destructive since topic creation can be undone.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_kafka_topic' indicates creation of a Kafka topic, which is a write operation that modifies cluster configuration. The description is empty, reducing confidence slightly.

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Verdict

create_kafka_topic Rate-limited

create_kafka_topic 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_kafka_topic": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_kafka_topic_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about create_kafka_topic

What does the create_kafka_topic tool do? +

create_kafka_topic. It is categorised as a Write tool in the KafkaIQ 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_kafka_topic? +

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

What risk level is create_kafka_topic? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_kafka_topic? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_kafka_topic 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_kafka_topic completely? +

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

create_kafka_topic is provided by the KafkaIQ MCP server (ojhaayush03/kafka_mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.