create_domain_smtp_profile · TrekMail MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What create_domain_smtp_profile does on TrekMail MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_domain_smtp_profile needs a policy

This tool creates new SMTP profiles and permanently stores authentication credentials. While creation is reversible (profiles can be deleted), the storage of credentials constitutes sensitive data modification. The requirement for TREKMAIL_ALLOW_DESTRUCTIVE=true flag suggests elevated risk awareness by the system designers, but the primary function is credential creation/storage rather than data deletion.

From the tool's definition Tool creates a reusable SMTP profile and stores credentials. Description explicitly states 'Create' and 'stores credentials', indicating irreversible creation of configuration and secret material.

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Verdict

create_domain_smtp_profile Rate-limited

create_domain_smtp_profile 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_domain_smtp_profile": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_domain_smtp_profile_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 TrekMail MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about create_domain_smtp_profile

What does the create_domain_smtp_profile tool do? +

Create a reusable SMTP profile and apply it to this domain. Requires TREKMAIL_ALLOW_DESTRUCTIVE=true (it stores credentials). It is categorised as a Write tool in the TrekMail 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_domain_smtp_profile? +

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

What risk level is create_domain_smtp_profile? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_domain_smtp_profile? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_domain_smtp_profile 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_domain_smtp_profile completely? +

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

create_domain_smtp_profile is provided by the TrekMail MCP Server MCP server (trekmail/mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.