swagger_create_api_from_prompt

SERVERSmartBear MCP SOURCESmartBear/smartbear-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 43 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

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WHAT IT DOES

What swagger_create_api_from_prompt does on SmartBear MCP

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

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`owner`	string	Yes	API owner (organization or user, case-sensitive)
`prompt`	string	Yes	The prompt describing the desired API functionality (e.g., 'Create a RESTful API for managing a pet store with endpoints for pets, orders, and inventory')
`apiName`	string	Yes	API name
`specType`	string	—	Specification type for the generated API definition. Use: 'openapi20' for OpenAPI 2.0, 'openapi30x' for OpenAPI 3.0.x (default), 'openapi31x' for OpenAPI 3.1.x,

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why swagger_create_api_from_prompt is rated Medium

This tool creates and persists new API definitions in an organized system, which is a reversible write operation. While it modifies organizational infrastructure, the action can be undone (API definitions can be deleted or updated). It does not execute arbitrary code or delete data irreversibly, so it is categorized as Write rather than Execute or Destructive.

From the tool's definition Tool description states: 'Generate and save an API definition' and 'This tool automatically applies organization governance and standardization rules during API generation.' The verb 'save' combined with 'generate' indicates creation and persistent…

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs swagger_create_api_from_prompt safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and SmartBear MCP, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For swagger_create_api_from_prompt, this is the rule to start with:

swagger_create_api_from_prompt Rate-limited

swagger_create_api_from_prompt 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": {
    "swagger_create_api_from_prompt": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "swagger_create_api_from_prompt_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect SmartBear MCP, apply this rule, and every swagger_create_api_from_prompt call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about swagger_create_api_from_prompt

What does the swagger_create_api_from_prompt tool do? +

Generate and save an API definition based on a prompt using SmartBear AI. This tool automatically applies organization governance and standardization rules during API generation. The specType parameter determines the format of the generated definition. Use: 'openapi20' for OpenAPI 2.0, 'openapi30x' for OpenAPI 3.0.x, 'openapi31x' for OpenAPI 3.1.x, 'asyncapi2xx' for AsyncAPI 2.x, 'asyncapi30x' for AsyncAPI 3.0.x. Use this tool when creating APIs that comply with governance policies or when generating APIs from natural language descriptions. Use this tool when users ask to create, generate, or design APIs with governance or standardization requirements. Returns HTTP 201 for creation, HTTP 200 for update. Response includes 'operation' field indicating whether it was a 'create' or 'update' operation along with API details and SwaggerHub URL. Parameters: - owner (string) *required*: API owner (organization or user, case-sensitive) - apiName (string) *required*: API name - prompt (string) *required*: The prompt describing the desired API functionality (e.g., 'Create a RESTful API for managing a pet store with endpoints for pets, orders, and inventory') - specType (enum): Specification type for the generated API definition. Use: 'openapi20' for OpenAPI 2.0, 'openapi30x' for OpenAPI 3.0.x (default), 'openapi31x' for OpenAPI 3.1.x, 'asyncapi2xx' for AsyncAPI 2.x, 'asyncapi30x' for AsyncAPI 3.0.x (default: "openapi30x"). It is categorised as a Write tool in the SmartBear MCP MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

What parameters does swagger_create_api_from_prompt accept? +

swagger_create_api_from_prompt accepts 4 parameters: owner, prompt, apiName, specType. Required: owner, prompt, apiName. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on swagger_create_api_from_prompt? +

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

What risk level is swagger_create_api_from_prompt? +

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

Can I rate-limit swagger_create_api_from_prompt? +

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

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

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

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