create_workspace_user · Publora MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What create_workspace_user does on Publora MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_workspace_user needs a policy

This tool creates a new user account within a workspace, which is a write operation that modifies the workspace's user directory. While reversible (a user can typically be deleted or deactivated), it has moderate blast radius: an attacker could create unauthorized workspace members, grant them access to social media accounts, or escalate their privileges.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_workspace_user' and description 'Create a new managed user in the workspace' indicate creation of a new user account/entity, which is a reversible write operation.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

create_workspace_user Rate-limited

create_workspace_user 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": {
    "create_workspace_user": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_workspace_user_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 Publora MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about create_workspace_user

What does the create_workspace_user tool do? +

Create a new managed user in the workspace. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Publora 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 create_workspace_user? +

Register the Publora MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_workspace_user: 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 Publora MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_workspace_user? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_workspace_user? +

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

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

create_workspace_user is provided by the Publora MCP Server MCP server (publora/mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.