workflow_template

Save workflow as template or create from template Use when native TodoWrite + sequential Bash is wrong because the work has a real dependency graph that needs persistence, retry policy, pause/resume, and step-output binding across LLM-driven steps. For a single linear todo list, native TodoWrite ...

Server Ruflo ruvnet/ruflo
Category Write
Risk class Medium
Parameters 00 required

What workflow_template does on Ruflo

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

Why workflow_template needs a policy

This tool creates and modifies workflow templates and their configurations. While it enables workflow orchestration and persistence, the core actions are reversible (templates can be updated or replaced). It does not execute workflows (that would be Execute category), delete templates (Destructive), or handle financial operations.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Save workflow as template or create from template' — these are create/modify operations.

Questions about workflow_template

What does the workflow_template tool do? +

Save workflow as template or create from template Use when native TodoWrite + sequential Bash is wrong because the work has a real dependency graph that needs persistence, retry policy, pause/resume, and step-output binding across LLM-driven steps. For a single linear todo list, native TodoWrite is fine. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Ruflo MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on workflow_template? +

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

What risk level is workflow_template? +

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

Can I rate-limit workflow_template? +

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

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

workflow_template is provided by the Ruflo MCP server (ruvnet/ruflo). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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workflow_template is one line of Ruflo's registry record.

The record carries the whole server: verified identity, auth posture, risk grade, every tool classified, recommended policy — re-checked continuously.

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