create_blank_answer_items · Xiaoya Teacher MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What create_blank_answer_items does on Xiaoya Teacher

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_blank_answer_items needs a policy

This tool creates answer-related data structures, likely for exam/quiz configuration within an educational platform. It reversibly creates data (Write category) rather than executing arbitrary code or deleting information. Severity is medium because misuse could corrupt educational assessments or exam configurations, but the impact is generally limited to one course/class and reversible.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_blank_answer_items' indicates creation of answer items. The 'create_' prefix and context from sibling tools (create_answer_item, create_attachment_question, create_code_question) confirm this is a Write operation that creates data within an…

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Verdict

create_blank_answer_items Rate-limited

create_blank_answer_items 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_blank_answer_items": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_blank_answer_items_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about create_blank_answer_items

What does the create_blank_answer_items tool do? +

create_blank_answer_items. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Xiaoya Teacher 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_blank_answer_items? +

Register the Xiaoya Teacher MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_blank_answer_items: 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 Xiaoya Teacher. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_blank_answer_items? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_blank_answer_items? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_blank_answer_items 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_blank_answer_items completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for create_blank_answer_items. 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_blank_answer_items? +

create_blank_answer_items is provided by the Xiaoya Teacher MCP server (sav1our520/xiaoya-teacher-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.