create_prompt · Respan MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_prompt does on Respan MCP Server

AI agents use create_prompt 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.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_prompt needs a policy

The tool creates a new prompt template by setting name and description metadata. This is a Write-category action as it creates new data that can be modified or deleted later.

From the tool's definition Tool description states "Create a new prompt template" which is a create operation that adds a new resource. The tool performs a reversible write action without executing code or deleting data.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

create_prompt Rate-limited

create_prompt 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_prompt": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_prompt_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about create_prompt

What does the create_prompt tool do? +

Create a new prompt template. Only sets name and description. Use create_prompt_version to add content. 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.

How do I enforce a policy on create_prompt? +

Register the Respan MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_prompt: 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.

What risk level is create_prompt? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_prompt? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_prompt 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_prompt completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for create_prompt. 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_prompt? +

create_prompt 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.