bqe_create_ai_check · Phrase MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What bqe_create_ai_check does on Phrase

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why bqe_create_ai_check needs a policy

This tool creates a new resource in the Phrase Quality Evaluator system. Creation of configuration/policy objects like AI Checks is a Write operation because it modifies system state reversibly. The medium severity reflects that misuse could create unwanted quality evaluation rules, but the impact is limited to the localization quality evaluation context and the operation can be undone.

From the tool's definition Tool creates a new AI Check via POST endpoint; description explicitly states 'Create a new AI Check'. No data is deleted or overwritten. The operation is reversible (can be deleted via bqe_delete_ai_check).

Risk signalsAdmin/system-level operation

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

bqe_create_ai_check Rate-limited

bqe_create_ai_check 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": {
    "bqe_create_ai_check": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "bqe_create_ai_check_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 Phrase, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about bqe_create_ai_check

What does the bqe_create_ai_check tool do? +

Create a new AI Check in Phrase Quality Evaluator. Requires ADMIN or OWNER IDM role. (POST /v1/aiChecks). It is categorised as a Write tool in the Phrase MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on bqe_create_ai_check? +

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

What risk level is bqe_create_ai_check? +

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

Can I rate-limit bqe_create_ai_check? +

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

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

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