create_debt · Service Atlas MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_debt does on Service Atlas MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_debt needs a policy

The tool creates debt records in a service dependency tracking system. This is a Write action because it creates new data reversibly (debt can presumably be updated or removed). Severity is medium because creating incorrect debt records could mislead teams about their technical obligations, but it does not directly delete data, execute external code, or move money.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'create_debt' which explicitly indicates creation of a new data object. The description is empty, providing no additional context.

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Verdict

create_debt Rate-limited

create_debt 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_debt": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_debt_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about create_debt

What does the create_debt tool do? +

create_debt. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Service Atlas 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_debt? +

Register the Service Atlas MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_debt: 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 Service Atlas MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_debt? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_debt? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_debt 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_debt completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for create_debt. 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_debt? +

create_debt is provided by the Service Atlas MCP Server MCP server (service-atlas/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.