create_job_list_items · CATS MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_job_list_items does on CATS MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_job_list_items needs a policy

This tool creates/adds job entries to a list, a classic Write operation that modifies state reversibly. It does not execute external code (Execute), delete data (Destructive), move funds (Financial), or merely read data (Read).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_job_list_items' and description 'Add jobs to a job list' indicate creating or adding items to a data structure, which is a reversible modification operation.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

create_job_list_items Rate-limited

create_job_list_items 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_job_list_items": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_job_list_items_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about create_job_list_items

What does the create_job_list_items tool do? +

Add jobs to a job list. It is categorised as a Write tool in the CATS 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_job_list_items? +

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

What risk level is create_job_list_items? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_job_list_items? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_job_list_items 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_job_list_items completely? +

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

create_job_list_items is provided by the CATS MCP Server MCP server (vanman2024/cats-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.