create_project · Projectlibre MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_project does on Projectlibre

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_project needs a policy

create_project generates new project files in XML format. This is a Write operation—it creates data that can be subsequently modified or deleted. It is not Destructive because the files created do not erase existing data irreversibly. Severity is medium because misuse could result in unintended project creation and file system pollution, but the impact is containable and reversible.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Crea un proyecto desde cero y escribe un .xml' (Creates a project from scratch and writes an .xml file). The server description confirms it can 'create, and edit ProjectLibre project files (.pod/.xml)'.

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Verdict

create_project Rate-limited

create_project 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_project": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_project_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about create_project

What does the create_project tool do? +

Crea un proyecto desde cero y escribe un .xml que se abre en ProjectLibre. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Projectlibre 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_project? +

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

What risk level is create_project? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_project? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_project 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_project completely? +

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

create_project is provided by the Projectlibre MCP server (osyanne/projectlibre-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.