create_goal · Unfold It MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_goal does on Unfold It MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_goal needs a policy

This tool creates and modifies data (goals, user assignments, claims) within an organization. While the action is reversible (goals can be deleted via delete_goal and claims revoked via revoke_claim), the tool itself performs write operations that change organizational state.

From the tool's definition Tool description states it will 'Create a goal in your Unfold org' and 'get assigned the goal', which are reversible data creation operations. The tool also generates a claim link and assigns goals to users, modifying organizational state.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

create_goal Rate-limited

create_goal 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_goal": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_goal_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 Unfold It MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about create_goal

What does the create_goal tool do? +

Create a goal in your Unfold org with an AI-generated plan. Returns a one-time claim link to send to the user. When they click it, they auto-join your org, get assigned the goal, and land directly on it with a fully AI-generated plan ready to execute. The plan generates asynchronously (15-30s). The claim link works immediately. Use get_goal_status to check when planGenerationStatus changes to. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Unfold It 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_goal? +

Register the Unfold It MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_goal: 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 Unfold It MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_goal? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_goal? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_goal 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_goal completely? +

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

create_goal is provided by the Unfold It MCP Server MCP server (unfold-it/unfoldit-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.