refmd-create-document · RefMD MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What refmd-create-document does on RefMD MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why refmd-create-document needs a policy

This tool creates new documents or folders with optional initial content. Creation is a write operation that modifies the document store by adding new data. It is reversible (documents can be deleted via refmd-delete-document), so it does not qualify as Destructive.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'refmd-create-document' and description 'Create a new RefMD document or folder. Optionally provide initial Markdown content' explicitly indicates document creation, a reversible write operation.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

refmd-create-document Rate-limited

refmd-create-document 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": {
    "refmd-create-document": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "refmd-create-document_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 RefMD MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about refmd-create-document

What does the refmd-create-document tool do? +

Create a new RefMD document or folder. Optionally provide initial Markdown content. It is categorised as a Write tool in the RefMD 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 refmd-create-document? +

Register the RefMD MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for refmd-create-document: 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 RefMD MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is refmd-create-document? +

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

Can I rate-limit refmd-create-document? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the refmd-create-document 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 refmd-create-document completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for refmd-create-document. 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 refmd-create-document? +

refmd-create-document is provided by the RefMD MCP Server MCP server (refmdio/mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.