create_provider · UseGrant MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_provider does on UseGrant MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_provider needs a policy

This tool creates a new provider entity in the UseGrant platform, which is a reversible data modification. It does not delete, execute arbitrary code, move money, or permanently destroy data. While 'create' operations can have downstream implications in access control systems (especially in a platform managing providers, clients, tenants, and tokens), the direct action is to add a configuration entity.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'create_provider' and description states 'Create a new provider'. The word 'create' indicates a reversible write operation that adds a new entity to the system.

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Verdict

create_provider Rate-limited

create_provider 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_provider": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_provider_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 UseGrant MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about create_provider

What does the create_provider tool do? +

Create a new provider. It is categorised as a Write tool in the UseGrant 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_provider? +

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

What risk level is create_provider? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_provider? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_provider 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_provider completely? +

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

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