create_incentive_plan · Sanka MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_incentive_plan does on Sanka MCP Server

AI agents use create_incentive_plan 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_incentive_plan needs a policy

This tool creates incentive or commission rules that will trigger recurring financial obligations when activated and payroll is processed. While it does not move money directly (which would be Financial category), it establishes the rules that determine future financial payouts.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Create an incentive or partner commission rule' — this creates new financial compensation structures that directly affect payroll and commission calculations.

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Verdict

create_incentive_plan Rate-limited

create_incentive_plan 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_incentive_plan": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_incentive_plan_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Sanka MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about create_incentive_plan

What does the create_incentive_plan tool do? +

Create an incentive or partner commission rule in Sanka. Use company payee type for partner commissions. 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_incentive_plan? +

Register the Sanka MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_incentive_plan: 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_incentive_plan? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_incentive_plan? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_incentive_plan 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_incentive_plan completely? +

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

create_incentive_plan 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.