create_dashboard · Looker MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_dashboard does on Looker MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_dashboard needs a policy

This tool creates a new dashboard, which is a reversible write operation—dashboards can be deleted or modified later. It modifies the Looker environment by adding content but does not execute arbitrary code, delete data irreversibly, or move financial resources.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_dashboard' and description 'Create a new empty dashboard' indicate a create operation that adds new content to Looker.

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Verdict

create_dashboard Rate-limited

create_dashboard 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_dashboard": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_dashboard_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 Looker MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about create_dashboard

What does the create_dashboard tool do? +

Create a new empty dashboard in the specified folder. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Looker 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_dashboard? +

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

What risk level is create_dashboard? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_dashboard? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_dashboard 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_dashboard completely? +

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

create_dashboard is provided by the Looker MCP Server MCP server (ultrathink-solutions/looker-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.