create_period · TreeBeam MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_period does on TreeBeam MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_period needs a policy

This tool creates new data (an accounting period) within the TreeBeam financial platform. Creation actions are classified as Write. While the tool operates on financial data, it does not directly move money or commit financial obligations (Financial category), nor does it execute arbitrary code (Execute), nor is it irreversible like deletion (Destructive).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_period' and description 'Create a new accounting period within a project' indicate data creation.

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Verdict

create_period Rate-limited

create_period 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_period": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_period_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about create_period

What does the create_period tool do? +

Create a new accounting period within a project. It is categorised as a Write tool in the TreeBeam 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_period? +

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

What risk level is create_period? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_period? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_period 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_period completely? +

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

create_period is provided by the TreeBeam MCP Server MCP server (treebeam-code/tb-mcpserver). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.