create_dependency · Service Atlas MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What create_dependency does on Service Atlas MCP Server

AI agents use create_dependency 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_dependency needs a policy

This tool creates a new dependency relationship, which modifies the service dependency graph. This is a reversible write operation (dependencies can typically be deleted or modified). It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data irreversibly, or move money.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_dependency' indicates data creation. Server description states it enables 'query and interact with service relationship data and dependency mappings.' Sibling tool 'create_service' and 'create_debt' confirm this server has write capabilities…

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Verdict

create_dependency Rate-limited

create_dependency 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_dependency": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_dependency_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about create_dependency

What does the create_dependency tool do? +

create_dependency. 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_dependency? +

Register the Service Atlas MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_dependency: 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_dependency? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_dependency? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_dependency 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_dependency completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for create_dependency. 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_dependency? +

create_dependency 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.