create_client · Clockify Time Tracking MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_client does on Clockify Time Tracking

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_client needs a policy

This tool creates a new client record, which is a reversible write operation. It does not execute arbitrary code, destroy data, move money, or read sensitive information without modification. The blast radius is minimal — a malicious agent could add unwanted clients, but this is easily remedied by deletion. Severity is low because creating spurious client records has limited impact on operations.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'create_client' and description states 'Create a new client on a workspace' — this creates a new resource within Clockify, adding data to the system.

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Verdict

create_client Rate-limited

create_client 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_client": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_client_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 Clockify Time Tracking, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about create_client

What does the create_client tool do? +

Create a new client on a workspace. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Clockify Time Tracking 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_client? +

Register the Clockify Time Tracking MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_client: 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 Clockify Time Tracking. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_client? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_client? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_client 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_client completely? +

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

create_client is provided by the Clockify Time Tracking MCP server (pypi:clockify-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.