create_program

Create a new program in Marketo.

SERVERMarketo MCP Server SOURCEtyron-pretorius/marketo-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/tyron-pretorius-marketo-mcp/create-program.md

WHAT IT DOES

What create_program does on Marketo MCP Server

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

RISK

Why create_program is rated Medium

Creating a new program is a reversible write operation that modifies Marketo's state by adding a new marketing program asset. It does not delete data (not Destructive), execute arbitrary code (not Execute), move money (not Financial), or merely query data (not Read).

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'create_program' and description states 'Create a new program in Marketo.' This clearly indicates creation of a new asset in Marketo's marketing automation system.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs create_program safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Marketo MCP Server, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For create_program, this is the rule to start with:

create_program Rate-limited

create_program 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_program": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_program_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Marketo MCP Server, apply this rule, and every create_program call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about create_program

What does the create_program tool do? +

Create a new program in Marketo. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Marketo 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_program? +

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

What risk level is create_program? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_program? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_program 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_program completely? +

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

create_program is provided by the Marketo MCP Server MCP server (tyron-pretorius/marketo-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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