confluence_create_page · Atlassian MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What confluence_create_page does on Atlassian

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why confluence_create_page needs a policy

This tool creates new data (Confluence pages) but does not delete, modify existing content irreversibly, or execute arbitrary code. Page creation is a standard write operation with medium severity because misuse could result in content sprawl, confusion, or vandalism of wikis, but the effects are reversible.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'confluence_create_page' and description 'Creates a new Confluence page' indicate creation of new content. This is a reversible write operation—pages can be deleted or archived later.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

confluence_create_page Rate-limited

confluence_create_page 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": {
    "confluence_create_page": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "confluence_create_page_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about confluence_create_page

What does the confluence_create_page tool do? +

Creates a new Confluence page, optionally under a parent page. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Atlassian MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on confluence_create_page? +

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

What risk level is confluence_create_page? +

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

Can I rate-limit confluence_create_page? +

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

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

confluence_create_page is provided by the Atlassian MCP server (tingyiy/atlassian-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.