create_question_option · Yanifend MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_question_option does on Yanifend

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_question_option needs a policy

This tool creates or adds new option entries to a questionary, which is a reversible Write operation. It does not delete data (Destructive), execute arbitrary code (Execute), modify financial state (Financial), or merely retrieve data (Read). The severity is medium because misconfigured options could affect questionary logic and user experience, but the operation is reversible via delete_question_option.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Add an answer option' which creates new data within the questionary structure. The action types (CONTINUE, CLOSE, NOTIFY_MANAGER, GOTO_QUESTION) are configuration metadata, not destructive operations.

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Verdict

create_question_option Rate-limited

create_question_option 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_question_option": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_question_option_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about create_question_option

What does the create_question_option tool do? +

Add an answer option. actionType ∈ CONTINUE, CLOSE, NOTIFY_MANAGER, GOTO_QUESTION (actionPayload = target. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Yanifend 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_question_option? +

Register the Yanifend MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_question_option: 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 Yanifend. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_question_option? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_question_option? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_question_option 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_question_option completely? +

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

create_question_option is provided by the Yanifend MCP server (skippedaga/yanifend-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.