create_template_from_document · Outline MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_template_from_document does on Outline

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_template_from_document needs a policy

This tool creates a new template resource based on an existing document, which is a reversible Write operation. While it modifies system state, it does not delete data (not Destructive), execute arbitrary code (not Execute), or move money (not Financial). The severity is medium because template creation could affect multiple users if misused, but templates are typically not critical operational data. Confidence is 0.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_template_from_document' and description 'Create a template from an existing document' indicate a creation operation that modifies the system state by adding a new template artifact.

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Verdict

create_template_from_document Rate-limited

create_template_from_document 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_template_from_document": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_template_from_document_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about create_template_from_document

What does the create_template_from_document tool do? +

Create a template from an existing document. This method allows you to create a new template using an existing document as the basis. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Outline 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_template_from_document? +

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

What risk level is create_template_from_document? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_template_from_document? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_template_from_document 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_template_from_document completely? +

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

create_template_from_document is provided by the Outline MCP server (outline-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.