create_order_position · Sevdesk MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_order_position does on Sevdesk

AI agents use create_order_position 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_order_position needs a policy

Creating an order position adds a line item to an order, which modifies financial/accounting data in the sevdesk system. This is a Write operation because it creates new data reversibly (the position can be deleted or modified later).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_order_position' and description 'Create a new position on an order' indicate creation of new data (a line item on an order). This is a reversible write operation that modifies order structure.

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Verdict

create_order_position Rate-limited

create_order_position 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_order_position": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_order_position_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about create_order_position

What does the create_order_position tool do? +

Create a new position on an order. 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_order_position? +

Register the Sevdesk MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_order_position: 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_order_position? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_order_position? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_order_position 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_order_position completely? +

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

create_order_position 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.