create_check_account · Sevdesk MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_check_account does on Sevdesk

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_check_account needs a policy

This tool creates a new bank account record in the sevdesk accounting system. While creation is reversible (accounts can typically be deleted or archived), the financial context is significant—bank accounts are sensitive entities that directly represent payment instruments and cash positions.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'create_check_account' and description states 'Create a new bank account in sevdesk'. The verb 'create' and action of adding a new bank account entity indicates write operation that modifies the accounting system's data.

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Verdict

create_check_account Rate-limited

create_check_account 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_check_account": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_check_account_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about create_check_account

What does the create_check_account tool do? +

Create a new bank account in sevdesk. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Sevdesk 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_check_account? +

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

What risk level is create_check_account? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_check_account? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_check_account 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_check_account completely? +

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

create_check_account is provided by the Sevdesk MCP server (codestra/sevdesk-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.