create_inventory · Sanka MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_inventory does on Sanka MCP Server

AI agents use create_inventory 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_inventory needs a policy

This tool creates a new inventory record, which is a write operation that adds data to the system. It is reversible (records can be deleted or archived), so it does not qualify as Destructive. The blast radius is medium because creation of incorrect inventory records could affect order fulfillment, stock tracking, and business operations, but the impact is typically recoverable through update or deletion operations.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'create_inventory' and description states it will 'Create an inventory record in Sanka', which is a data creation operation that modifies system state reversibly.

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Verdict

create_inventory Rate-limited

create_inventory 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_inventory": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_inventory_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_inventory

What does the create_inventory tool do? +

Create an inventory record in Sanka. 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_inventory? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit create_inventory? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_inventory 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_inventory completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for create_inventory. 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_inventory? +

create_inventory 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.