Create a new discussion (with initial comment) on a specific row in a sheet. Args: - sheet_id (number): Target sheet ID - row_id (number): Target row ID - comment_text (string): Initial comment text Returns: New discussion ID and comment ID.
AI agents use smartsheet_create_row_discussion to create or update resources in Smartsheet MCP Server — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Smartsheet MCP Server environment.
This tool creates a discussion entity (new discussion ID + comment ID returned), which is a reversible write operation. It modifies sheet state by adding content but does not delete, execute arbitrary code, or move money.
From the tool's definition Tool creates a new discussion with initial comment on a row ('Create a new discussion'); description explicitly states 'write Smartsheet data' for the server; returns new IDs indicating persistent creation.
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Create a new discussion (with initial comment) on a specific row in a sheet. Args: - sheet_id (number): Target sheet ID - row_id (number): Target row ID - comment_text (string): Initial comment text Returns: New discussion ID and comment ID. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Smartsheet MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.
Register the Smartsheet MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for smartsheet_create_row_discussion: 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 Smartsheet MCP Server. Nothing to install.
smartsheet_create_row_discussion is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the smartsheet_create_row_discussion 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for smartsheet_create_row_discussion. 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.
smartsheet_create_row_discussion is provided by the Smartsheet MCP Server MCP server (prmbr42-bot/smartsheet-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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