create_table · Retable MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_table does on Retable MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_table needs a policy

This tool creates a new table, which is a reversible action—tables can be deleted. While it modifies the workspace structure, it does not delete data or execute arbitrary code. The blast radius is contained to workspace structure changes, making it a Write-category risk rather than Destructive (which would apply to delete_table or similar).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_table' and description 'Create new table in a project' indicate data structure creation.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

create_table Rate-limited

create_table 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_table": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_table_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about create_table

What does the create_table tool do? +

Create new table in a project. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Retable 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_table? +

Register the Retable MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_table: 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 Retable MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_table? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_table? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_table 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_table completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for create_table. 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_table? +

create_table is provided by the Retable MCP Server MCP server (retable-io/mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.