create_runbook_log · Runbook MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_runbook_log does on Runbook

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_runbook_log needs a policy

The tool creates logs related to runbook execution, which is a write operation that produces new records. Unlike mere reads, it modifies system state by recording data. The severity is medium because logging data is reversible and does not affect operational systems or financial data. Confidence is reduced due to missing description.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_runbook_log' combined with server context indicating runbook execution and management. Description is empty, limiting confidence.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

create_runbook_log Rate-limited

create_runbook_log 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_runbook_log": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_runbook_log_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 Runbook, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about create_runbook_log

What does the create_runbook_log tool do? +

create_runbook_log. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Runbook 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_runbook_log? +

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

What risk level is create_runbook_log? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_runbook_log? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_runbook_log 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_runbook_log completely? +

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

create_runbook_log is provided by the Runbook MCP server (runbookai/runbook-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.