ploomes_contacts_create · Ploomes MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What ploomes_contacts_create does on Ploomes

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why ploomes_contacts_create needs a policy

The tool creates new records in a business-critical CRM system (Ploomes). While reversible (contacts can be deleted via ploomes_contacts_delete), creating unauthorized contacts could pollute customer databases, enable spam campaigns, or create fraudulent records. The operation modifies the system state irreversibly in terms of audit trails and business logic.

From the tool's definition Tool name and description explicitly state 'Create a new contact' — this is a write operation that adds new data to the CRM system.

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Verdict

ploomes_contacts_create Rate-limited

ploomes_contacts_create 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": {
    "ploomes_contacts_create": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "ploomes_contacts_create_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 Ploomes, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about ploomes_contacts_create

What does the ploomes_contacts_create tool do? +

Create a new contact in Ploomes CRM. Name is required. Use OtherProperties to set custom fields.\n\n. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Ploomes MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on ploomes_contacts_create? +

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

What risk level is ploomes_contacts_create? +

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

Can I rate-limit ploomes_contacts_create? +

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

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

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