aap_create_credential · AAP MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What aap_create_credential does on AAP MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why aap_create_credential needs a policy

The 'create_credential' pattern indicates data creation/modification rather than retrieval or deletion. In Ansible Automation Platform, credentials store sensitive authentication material (API keys, passwords, tokens). Creating credentials is a Write operation that modifies the system state reversibly.

From the tool's definition Tool named 'aap_create_credential' with no description; sibling tools like aap_create_execution_environment, aap_create_group, aap_create_host all follow create/write patterns on an enterprise automation platform.

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Verdict

aap_create_credential Rate-limited

aap_create_credential 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": {
    "aap_create_credential": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "aap_create_credential_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about aap_create_credential

What does the aap_create_credential tool do? +

aap_create_credential. It is categorised as a Write tool in the AAP 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 aap_create_credential? +

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

What risk level is aap_create_credential? +

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

Can I rate-limit aap_create_credential? +

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

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

aap_create_credential is provided by the AAP MCP Server MCP server (srinivassrinu842/aap-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.