tiendanube_create_category

Server Tienda Nube MCP Server pedrohsguimaraes/nuvem-shop-mcp-server

Category Write

Risk class Medium

Parameters 00 required

WHAT IT DOES

What tiendanube_create_category does on Tienda Nube MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why tiendanube_create_category needs a policy

This tool creates new data (product categories) with reversible effects. It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data, move money, or query existing data. Category creation in an e-commerce system is a standard write operation that can be modified or removed if needed.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'create' and description explicitly states 'CREATE NEW CATEGORY' and 'Create a new product category'.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

tiendanube_create_category Rate-limited

tiendanube_create_category 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": {
    "tiendanube_create_category": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "tiendanube_create_category_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 Tienda Nube MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about tiendanube_create_category

What does the tiendanube_create_category tool do? +

➕ CREATE NEW CATEGORY - Create a new product category with multi-language support and hierarchical organization. Use this for expanding catalog structure, organizing products, improving navigation, and setting up category-based promotions. Supports parent-child relationships for subcategories, localized names/descriptions, and Google Shopping integration for enhanced marketing. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Tienda Nube MCP 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 tiendanube_create_category? +

Register the Tienda Nube MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for tiendanube_create_category: 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 Tienda Nube MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is tiendanube_create_category? +

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

Can I rate-limit tiendanube_create_category? +

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

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

tiendanube_create_category is provided by the Tienda Nube MCP Server MCP server (pedrohsguimaraes/nuvem-shop-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.