ms365_create_draft · Microsoft 365 MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What ms365_create_draft does on Microsoft 365 MCP Server

AI agents use ms365_create_draft to create or update resources in Microsoft 365 MCP Server — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Microsoft 365 MCP Server environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why ms365_create_draft needs a policy

The 'create' verb in the tool name indicates this creates new email draft objects. This is a Write operation because drafts are modifiable and can be deleted before sending.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'ms365_create_draft' with 'create' verb indicates data creation. No description provided, but context from sibling tools (ms365_read_email, ms365_reply_email, ms365_list_emails) confirms this server manages email operations.

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Verdict

ms365_create_draft Rate-limited

ms365_create_draft 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": {
    "ms365_create_draft": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "ms365_create_draft_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about ms365_create_draft

What does the ms365_create_draft tool do? +

ms365_create_draft. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Microsoft 365 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 ms365_create_draft? +

Register the Microsoft 365 MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for ms365_create_draft: 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 Microsoft 365 MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is ms365_create_draft? +

ms365_create_draft is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit ms365_create_draft? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the ms365_create_draft 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 ms365_create_draft completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for ms365_create_draft. 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 ms365_create_draft? +

ms365_create_draft is provided by the Microsoft 365 MCP Server MCP server (ronaldzuniga/ms365-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.