create_prompt_version · Respan MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_prompt_version does on Respan MCP Server

AI agents use create_prompt_version 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_version needs a policy

This tool creates new prompt versions in a monitoring/management system. Creation is reversible (versions can be deleted or superseded), making it Write rather than Destructive. The fact that versions are created in non-deployed state reduces immediate blast radius compared to deployed changes.

From the tool's definition Tool creates a new version of a prompt (reversible creation operation). Description states 'Create a new version of a prompt' with version created as 'NOT deployed', indicating data modification without immediate production impact.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

create_prompt_version Rate-limited

create_prompt_version 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_version": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_prompt_version_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about create_prompt_version

What does the create_prompt_version tool do? +

Create a new version of a prompt. The version is always created as NOT deployed. 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_version? +

Register the Respan MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_prompt_version: 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_version? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_prompt_version? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_prompt_version 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_version completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for create_prompt_version. 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_version? +

create_prompt_version 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.