create_state · Qontinui Web MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_state does on Qontinui Web MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_state needs a policy

This tool creates UI state definitions, which are reversible configurations for the automation system. It modifies data (by adding new state definitions) but does not execute workflows, delete data, or trigger irreversible actions. The impact is confined to configuration management within the Qontinui project context.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_state' and description 'Create a UI state definition' indicate creation of new configuration data within the Qontinui visual automation system.

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Verdict

create_state Rate-limited

create_state 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_state": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_state_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 Qontinui Web MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about create_state

What does the create_state tool do? +

Create a UI state definition. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Qontinui Web 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_state? +

Register the Qontinui Web MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_state: 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 Qontinui Web MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_state? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_state? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_state 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_state completely? +

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

create_state is provided by the Qontinui Web MCP Server MCP server (qontinui/qontinui-web-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.