create_project · Tickr MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_project does on Tickr

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

PARAMETERS

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`name`	string	Yes	Project display name
`slug`	string	Yes	URL-safe project slug (unique)
`prefix`	string	Yes	Ticket prefix, e.g. 'VLX', 'TKR'
`description`	string	—	Project description

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_project needs a policy

This tool creates a new project entity in the project management system. Creation of projects is a Write operation because it adds new data to the system but remains reversible (projects can typically be deleted or archived). While it affects system state, it does not trigger external code execution, permanently destroy data, or involve financial transactions.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_project' and description 'Create a new project' indicate data creation capability that modifies project management state reversibly.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

create_project Rate-limited

create_project 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_project": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_project_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about create_project

What does the create_project tool do? +

Create a new project. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Tickr MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

What parameters does create_project accept? +

create_project accepts 4 parameters: name, slug, prefix, description. Required: name, slug, prefix. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on create_project? +

Register the Tickr MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_project: 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 Tickr. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_project? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_project? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_project 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_project completely? +

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

create_project is provided by the Tickr MCP server (@k-system/tickr-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.