xano_create_api_group · Xano MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What xano_create_api_group does on Xano MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why xano_create_api_group needs a policy

Creating an API group is a write operation that adds a new organizational/configuration resource to the Xano system. It is reversible (the group can be deleted) and does not execute arbitrary code, delete data, or move money. The empty description lowers confidence slightly, but the tool name and context of sibling tools on this MCP server clearly indicate this is a Write-category resource creation action.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'xano_create_api_group' indicates creation of a new API group resource within Xano; sibling tools like 'xano_create_api' and 'xano_bulk_create_records' confirm this server performs reversible data creation operations.

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Verdict

xano_create_api_group Rate-limited

xano_create_api_group 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": {
    "xano_create_api_group": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "xano_create_api_group_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about xano_create_api_group

What does the xano_create_api_group tool do? +

xano_create_api_group. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Xano 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 xano_create_api_group? +

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

What risk level is xano_create_api_group? +

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

Can I rate-limit xano_create_api_group? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the xano_create_api_group 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 xano_create_api_group completely? +

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

xano_create_api_group is provided by the Xano MCP Server MCP server (roboulos/simple-xano-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.