createNamespace · SourceSync Ai MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What createNamespace does on SourceSync Ai MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why createNamespace needs a policy

The tool creates new namespaces with configuration settings, modifying the state of the knowledge management platform. This is a reversible write operation—namespaces can be deleted (as evidenced by the sibling deleteNamespace tool). It does not execute arbitrary code, move money, or permanently destroy data without recovery options.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Creates a new namespace with the provided configuration', which is a create operation that adds new data structures to the system.

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Verdict

createNamespace Rate-limited

createNamespace 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": {
    "createNamespace": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "createnamespace_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 SourceSync Ai MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about createNamespace

What does the createNamespace tool do? +

Creates a new namespace with the provided configuration. Requires a name, file storage configuration, vector storage configuration, and embedding model configuration. It is categorised as a Write tool in the SourceSync Ai 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 createNamespace? +

Register the SourceSync Ai MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for createNamespace: 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 SourceSync Ai MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is createNamespace? +

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

Can I rate-limit createNamespace? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the createNamespace 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 createNamespace completely? +

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

createNamespace is provided by the SourceSync Ai MCP Server MCP server (sitegpt/sourcesyncai-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.