create_order · Trackmage MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_order does on Trackmage MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_order needs a policy

Creating an order is a reversible write operation that initiates new data in the system but does not execute arbitrary code, delete data, or commit financial transactions by itself. The severity is medium because order creation can trigger downstream logistics workflows and financial implications, but the tool itself is scoped to order creation only.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_order' and description 'Create a new order' indicate data creation. Sibling tools include create_shipment, update_order, update_shipment, and list operations, confirming this is a logistics/order management system where create_order adds new…

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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. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Trackmage 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 Trackmage 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 Trackmage 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 Trackmage MCP Server MCP server (trackmage/trackmage-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.