element_create · Voog MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What element_create does on Voog

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why element_create needs a policy

This tool creates new content elements in a Voog CMS instance. Creation operations are reversible (elements can be deleted), so this falls under Write rather than Destructive. The severity is medium because misuse could create unwanted elements polluting the site structure, but the impact is bounded to new content creation without cascading effects or data loss.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'element_create' and description 'Create an element (POST /elements)' indicate a POST operation that generates new data in the CMS. The flat body structure suggests straightforward element creation without complex nesting.

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Verdict

element_create Rate-limited

element_create 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": {
    "element_create": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "element_create_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about element_create

What does the element_create tool do? +

Create an element (POST /elements). Body is FLAT. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Voog MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on element_create? +

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

What risk level is element_create? +

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

Can I rate-limit element_create? +

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

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

element_create is provided by the Voog MCP server (runnel/voog-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.