aap_create_inventory · AAP MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What aap_create_inventory does on AAP MCP Server

AI agents use aap_create_inventory 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_inventory needs a policy

This tool creates new automation infrastructure (inventories are collections of hosts/resources managed by AAP). While reversible, it increases system complexity and could be misused to inject unauthorized managed resources into the automation platform. Classified as Write rather than Execute because it creates a configuration resource, not arbitrary code execution.

From the tool's definition Tool name "aap_create_inventory" and description "Create a new AAP inventory" indicate a create operation that adds a new resource to the Ansible Automation Platform without removing or modifying existing data.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

aap_create_inventory Rate-limited

aap_create_inventory 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_inventory": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "aap_create_inventory_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_inventory

What does the aap_create_inventory tool do? +

Create a new 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_inventory? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit aap_create_inventory? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the aap_create_inventory 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_inventory completely? +

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

aap_create_inventory 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.