Low-level create or replace for a saved connection from provider item references. For normal API keys/tokens, use
AI agents use connections.create to create or update resources in Executor — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Executor environment.
This tool creates or replaces saved connections (credentials, API keys, tokens). While it modifies data reversibly and does not delete or execute arbitrary code, the sensitive nature of connection credentials—if misused to store unauthorized credentials or replace legitimate ones—poses a medium-severity risk to system security and access control.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'connections.create' and description 'Low-level create or replace for a saved connection' indicate creation and modification of connection data.
Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access connections.create gives an agent:
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Executor, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for connections.create:
{
"version": "1",
"default": "deny",
"tools": {
"connections.create": {
"limits": [
{
"counter": "connections.create_rate",
"window": "minute",
"max": 30,
"scope": "grant"
}
]
}
}
}connections.create 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.
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Low-level create or replace for a saved connection from provider item references. For normal API keys/tokens, use. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Executor MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.
Register the Executor MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for connections.create: 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 Executor. Nothing to install.
connections.create 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 connections.create 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 connections.create. 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.
connections.create is provided by the Executor MCP server (rhyssullivan/executor). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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