airbyte_create_tag · Airbyte MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What airbyte_create_tag does on Airbyte

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why airbyte_create_tag needs a policy

This tool creates a new tag, which is a reversible write operation. Tags in Airbyte are organizational metadata with minimal blast radius if misused—an agent could create unwanted tags, but this causes no data loss, financial impact, or system damage. The operation is easily reversible by deleting the tag. Severity is low because tag creation is a low-impact administrative action.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'create' and description states 'Create a new tag in Airbyte.' Tags are metadata labels used for organization and filtering, not data-bearing resources.

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Verdict

airbyte_create_tag Rate-limited

airbyte_create_tag 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": {
    "airbyte_create_tag": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "airbyte_create_tag_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about airbyte_create_tag

What does the airbyte_create_tag tool do? +

Create a new tag in Airbyte. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Airbyte MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on airbyte_create_tag? +

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

What risk level is airbyte_create_tag? +

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

Can I rate-limit airbyte_create_tag? +

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

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

airbyte_create_tag is provided by the Airbyte MCP server (trustxai/airbyte-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.