create_entry · Contentful MCP Remote Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What create_entry does on Contentful MCP Remote Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_entry needs a policy

This tool creates new content entries in a CMS, modifying the data store reversibly. It does not execute code, delete data, or move money. While CMS modifications could have business impact if misused at scale, the blast radius is contained to content creation and does not affect system infrastructure or financial operations.

From the tool's definition create_entry: Create a new entry in Contentful. The tool creates new content entries, which are reversible modifications to the content management system.

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Verdict

create_entry Rate-limited

create_entry 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_entry": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_entry_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 Contentful MCP Remote Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about create_entry

What does the create_entry tool do? +

Create a new entry in Contentful. Before executing this function, you need to know the contentTypeId (not the content type NAME) and the fields of that contentType. You can get the fields definition by using the GET_CONTENT_TYPE tool. IMPORTANT: All field values MUST include a locale key (e.g.,. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Contentful MCP Remote 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_entry? +

Register the Contentful MCP Remote Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_entry: 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 Contentful MCP Remote Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_entry? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_entry? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_entry 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_entry completely? +

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

create_entry is provided by the Contentful MCP Remote Server MCP server (renzoqcad/contentful-express-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.