create_lead_obo · Lawruler MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_lead_obo does on Lawruler

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_lead_obo needs a policy

This tool creates new leads in the LawRuler CRM, which is a reversible write operation. While it disables duplicate checking (potentially allowing duplicate records), this is a configuration aspect of creation, not a destructive action.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'create_lead' and description states 'Create a lead'; this is a data creation operation. The mention of 'duplicate checking disabled' indicates the tool modifies system behavior but does not delete or execute arbitrary code.

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Verdict

create_lead_obo Rate-limited

create_lead_obo 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_lead_obo": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_lead_obo_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Lawruler, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about create_lead_obo

What does the create_lead_obo tool do? +

Create a lead with duplicate checking disabled (for On-Behalf-Of cases where the same contact has multiple matters). It is categorised as a Write tool in the Lawruler 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_lead_obo? +

Register the Lawruler MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_lead_obo: 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 Lawruler. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_lead_obo? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_lead_obo? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_lead_obo 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_lead_obo completely? +

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

create_lead_obo is provided by the Lawruler MCP server (rosenadvertising/lawruler-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.