create_document_from_form · RSpace MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What create_document_from_form does on RSpace MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_document_from_form needs a policy

This tool creates new structured documents in RSpace, which is a reversible Write operation (documents can typically be edited or deleted by legitimate users). However, severity is elevated to 'high' due to the research data context—created documents could contain sensitive scientific data, affect research records, or trigger downstream workflows.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'create' and description states it 'Creates a structured document using a form template', indicating irreversible data creation in a research data management system (RSpace).

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Verdict

create_document_from_form Rate-limited

create_document_from_form 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_document_from_form": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_document_from_form_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 RSpace MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about create_document_from_form

What does the create_document_from_form tool do? +

Creates a structured document using a form template. It is categorised as a Write tool in the RSpace 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 create_document_from_form? +

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

What risk level is create_document_from_form? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_document_from_form? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_document_from_form 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_document_from_form completely? +

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

create_document_from_form is provided by the RSpace MCP Server MCP server (rspace-os/rspace-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.