create_order · Directus MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_order does on Directus MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_order needs a policy

The tool creates new order records in the database, which is a reversible Write operation. While orders often relate to financial workflows, the tool's primary function is to create data entries, not process payments or commit financial obligations.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_order' and description 'Create a new order with order items' indicate data creation. The Directus context involves CMS/database operations.

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Verdict

create_order Rate-limited

create_order 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_order": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_order_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about create_order

What does the create_order tool do? +

Create a new order with order items. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Directus 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_order? +

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

What risk level is create_order? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_order? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_order 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_order completely? +

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

create_order is provided by the Directus MCP Server MCP server (staminna/mcp-server-claude). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.