Create a new dataset. MODES: - Empty dataset: pass is_empty=true. No time range needed. - Sampled from logs: pass start_time, end_time, and optionally sampling (1-100) and initial_log_filters. - Duplicate existing: pass source_dataset_id to copy logs from another dataset.
AI agents use create_dataset to create or update resources in Respan MCP Server — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Respan MCP Server environment.
This tool creates new datasets, which is a reversible write operation. It does not execute code, delete data, move money, or trigger external side effects beyond dataset management. The operation can be undone by deletion. Low severity due to limited blast radius—misuse would create unwanted datasets in a monitoring/logging system, but existing data remains intact.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_dataset' and description 'Create a new dataset' explicitly indicate data creation. The modes (Empty dataset, Sampled from logs, Duplicate existing) all result in reversible dataset creation with no destructive, financial, or code execution…
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
Create a new dataset. MODES: - Empty dataset: pass is_empty=true. No time range needed. - Sampled from logs: pass start_time, end_time, and optionally sampling (1-100) and initial_log_filters. - Duplicate existing: pass source_dataset_id to copy logs from another dataset. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Respan MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.
Register the Respan MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_dataset: 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 Respan MCP Server. Nothing to install.
create_dataset is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_dataset 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for create_dataset. 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.
create_dataset is provided by the Respan MCP Server MCP server (respanai/respan-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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