create_association · Sanka MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_association does on Sanka MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_association needs a policy

This tool creates a new relationship/association between records, which is a reversible data modification operation. It does not delete, execute arbitrary code, move money, or read data without side effects. While associations can be created, they are typically deletable in workflow systems, making this a Write operation rather than Destructive.

From the tool's definition create_association — creates an association between two Sanka records

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Verdict

create_association Rate-limited

create_association 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_association": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_association_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about create_association

What does the create_association tool do? +

Create an association between two Sanka records using a workspace association label. Pass label_id when known; otherwise pass label. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Sanka MCP Server 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_association? +

Register the Sanka MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_association: 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 Sanka MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_association? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_association? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_association 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_association completely? +

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

create_association is provided by the Sanka MCP Server MCP server (sankahq/sanka-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.