cortex_create_organization · Cortex MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What cortex_create_organization does on Cortex

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why cortex_create_organization needs a policy

This tool creates and persists a new organizational resource in Cortex, which is a reversible but significant modification requiring elevated privileges. It does not execute arbitrary code (Execute), delete data (Destructive), or involve financial transactions (Financial).

From the tool's definition Tool creates a new organization in Cortex with superadmin-level privileges. Description explicitly states 'Create a new organization' and requires 'superadmin API key', indicating it modifies system state by adding a new organizational entity.

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Verdict

cortex_create_organization Rate-limited

cortex_create_organization 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": {
    "cortex_create_organization": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "cortex_create_organization_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 Cortex, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about cortex_create_organization

What does the cortex_create_organization tool do? +

Create a new organization in Cortex (requires superadmin API key). It is categorised as a Write tool in the Cortex MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on cortex_create_organization? +

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

What risk level is cortex_create_organization? +

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

Can I rate-limit cortex_create_organization? +

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

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

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