createProject · MCP SSE Ory Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What createProject does on MCP SSE Ory Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why createProject needs a policy

This tool creates a new project, which is a reversible write operation. It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data, move money, or read sensitive information in a risky way.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'createProject' and description states 'Create a new project in a given Ory Network workspace' — this creates new data/resources in the system.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

createProject Rate-limited

createProject 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": {
    "createProject": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "createproject_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 MCP SSE Ory Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about createProject

What does the createProject tool do? +

Create a new project in a given Ory Network workspace. It is categorised as a Write tool in the MCP SSE Ory Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on createProject? +

Register the MCP SSE Ory Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for createProject: 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 MCP SSE Ory Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is createProject? +

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

Can I rate-limit createProject? +

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

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

createProject is provided by the MCP SSE Ory Server MCP server (ory/mcp-sse). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.