create_embed · Miro MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_embed does on Miro MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_embed needs a policy

This tool creates new board items (embedded content) which is a reversible Write operation. The severity is medium because embedded content creation could be misused to inject malicious content or spam into shared boards, but the impact is limited to data modification rather than deletion or financial harm.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_embed' and description 'Create an embedded content item from a URL' indicate creation of new content/data on a Miro board.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

create_embed Rate-limited

create_embed 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_embed": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_embed_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 Miro MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about create_embed

What does the create_embed tool do? +

Create an embedded content item from a URL. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Miro 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_embed? +

Register the Miro MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_embed: 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 Miro MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_embed? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_embed? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_embed 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_embed completely? +

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

create_embed is provided by the Miro MCP Server MCP server (soul-script/miro-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.