aap_create_group · AAP MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What aap_create_group does on AAP MCP Server

AI agents use aap_create_group 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_group needs a policy

This tool creates a new host group within an Ansible Automation Platform inventory. While it modifies the AAP configuration, the action is reversible—groups can be subsequently deleted or modified. The blast radius is medium because incorrect group creation could disrupt automation workflows or organizational structure, but does not execute arbitrary code, delete data irreversibly, or move financial resources.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'aap_create_group' and description 'Create a host group inside an AAP inventory' explicitly indicate creation of a new inventory resource.

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Verdict

aap_create_group Rate-limited

aap_create_group 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_group": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "aap_create_group_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 AAP MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about aap_create_group

What does the aap_create_group tool do? +

Create a host group inside an AAP inventory. 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_group? +

Register the AAP MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for aap_create_group: 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_group? +

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

Can I rate-limit aap_create_group? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the aap_create_group 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_group completely? +

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

aap_create_group 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.