create_tag

Creates a new tag and returns it. Both name and ID must be unique to each environment. Tag names can be modified after creation, but the tag ID cannot. The tag visibility can be set to public or private, defaulting to private if not specified.

Server Contentful MCP Remote Server renzoqcad/contentful-express-mcp-server
Category Write
Risk class Medium
Parameters 00 required

What create_tag does on Contentful MCP Remote Server

AI agents use create_tag 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 create_tag needs a policy

This tool creates new metadata (tags) in Contentful, which is a reversible write operation. Tags can be deleted or modified after creation, so it does not qualify as Destructive. It does not execute arbitrary code (Execute), handle financial transactions (Financial), or merely read data (Read).

From the tool's definition Tool description states it "Creates a new tag and returns it" with configurable properties (name, ID, visibility). The verb "creates" indicates data creation without irreversible destruction.

Questions about create_tag

What does the create_tag tool do? +

Creates a new tag and returns it. Both name and ID must be unique to each environment. Tag names can be modified after creation, but the tag ID cannot. The tag visibility can be set to public or private, defaulting to private if not specified. 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_tag? +

Register the Contentful MCP Remote Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_tag: 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_tag? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_tag? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_tag 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_tag completely? +

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

create_tag 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.

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