create_card · Codecks MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_card does on Codecks

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_card needs a policy

This tool creates new project management entities (cards) in Codecks, which are structured data artifacts. Creation is a Write operation because it adds data to the system reversibly—cards can be deleted or archived afterward.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_card' and description 'Create a new card' indicate data creation. The description specifies it creates new entities (cards) within a project management system, which is reversible via deletion or archival.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

create_card Rate-limited

create_card 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_card": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_card_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about create_card

What does the create_card tool do? +

Create a new card. Set deck/project to place it. Use parent to nest as sub-card. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Codecks 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_card? +

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

What risk level is create_card? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_card? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_card 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_card completely? +

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

create_card is provided by the Codecks MCP server (rangogamedev/codecks-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.