create_keyword_watchlist · Outx MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_keyword_watchlist does on Outx

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_keyword_watchlist needs a policy

This tool creates a new watchlist resource (reversible configuration change) rather than reading, executing external code, deleting data, or moving money. The action is Write-category: it establishes a stored preference/configuration.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_keyword_watchlist' and description 'Create a watchlist that monitors LinkedIn posts matching keywords' indicate creation of a new monitoring configuration resource.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

create_keyword_watchlist Rate-limited

create_keyword_watchlist 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_keyword_watchlist": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_keyword_watchlist_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 Outx, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about create_keyword_watchlist

What does the create_keyword_watchlist tool do? +

Create a watchlist that monitors LinkedIn posts matching keywords. Two modes: provide. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Outx 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_keyword_watchlist? +

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

What risk level is create_keyword_watchlist? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_keyword_watchlist? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_keyword_watchlist 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_keyword_watchlist completely? +

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

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