pathrule_create_workspace · Pathrule MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What pathrule_create_workspace does on Pathrule

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why pathrule_create_workspace needs a policy

The 'create' prefix indicates a Write operation that generates new data structures. Within the Pathrule server's domain (team memories, rules, skills for AI coding agents), creating a workspace likely instantiates new organizational or configuration entities. This is reversible (can be deleted via sibling tools like pathrule_delete_*), not destructive.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'pathrule_create_workspace' indicates creation of a workspace resource. Description is empty, but the 'create' verb and context of a team memory/rules/skills server suggests reversible creation of new workspace configurations or environments.

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Verdict

pathrule_create_workspace Rate-limited

pathrule_create_workspace 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": {
    "pathrule_create_workspace": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "pathrule_create_workspace_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about pathrule_create_workspace

What does the pathrule_create_workspace tool do? +

pathrule_create_workspace. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Pathrule MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on pathrule_create_workspace? +

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

What risk level is pathrule_create_workspace? +

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

Can I rate-limit pathrule_create_workspace? +

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

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

pathrule_create_workspace is provided by the Pathrule MCP server (pathrule/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.