manage_sharepoint_sites · Microsoft 365 Core MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What manage_sharepoint_sites does on Microsoft 365 Core MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why manage_sharepoint_sites needs a policy

This tool performs multiple write operations: creating SharePoint sites (reversible), configuring sites (modifiable), and managing permissions (changeable). While these are not destructive deletions, they can create or significantly alter data structures and access controls at scale across Microsoft 365.

From the tool's definition Tool description explicitly states: 'Manage SharePoint sites including creation, configuration, permissions, and site collection administration.' The verbs 'creation, configuration' and 'permissions' management indicate reversible write operations.

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Verdict

manage_sharepoint_sites Rate-limited

manage_sharepoint_sites 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": {
    "manage_sharepoint_sites": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "manage_sharepoint_sites_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about manage_sharepoint_sites

What does the manage_sharepoint_sites tool do? +

Manage SharePoint sites including creation, configuration, permissions, and site collection administration. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Microsoft 365 Core 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 manage_sharepoint_sites? +

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

What risk level is manage_sharepoint_sites? +

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

Can I rate-limit manage_sharepoint_sites? +

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

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

manage_sharepoint_sites is provided by the Microsoft 365 Core MCP Server MCP server (roycedamien/m365-core-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.