create_chat_command · RunWhen Platform MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_chat_command does on RunWhen Platform MCP

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_chat_command needs a policy

The tool creates (write operation) a new chat command, modifying the workspace state reversibly. Without a description, confidence is reduced. This is categorized as Write rather than Execute because 'create' operations typically define or register commands rather than immediately execute them.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_chat_command' indicates creation of a new chat command resource. Sibling tools show patterns of workspace management (create_assistant, create_knowledge_base_article, etc.), suggesting this creates a new chat command object within the…

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Verdict

create_chat_command Rate-limited

create_chat_command 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_chat_command": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_chat_command_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about create_chat_command

What does the create_chat_command tool do? +

create_chat_command. It is categorised as a Write tool in the RunWhen Platform MCP 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_chat_command? +

Register the RunWhen Platform MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_chat_command: 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 RunWhen Platform MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_chat_command? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_chat_command? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_chat_command 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_chat_command completely? +

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

create_chat_command is provided by the RunWhen Platform MCP server (runwhen-contrib/runwhen-platform-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.