oboe_create · Obo MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What oboe_create does on Obo

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why oboe_create needs a policy

Based on the naming convention and context of sibling tools that create and manage OBO review sessions, 'oboe_create' most likely creates new workflow items or sessions, which are data modifications (Write category). The empty description reduces confidence.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'oboe_create' with no description provided; sibling tools include 'oboe_create_child_session' which clearly creates new session objects within the OBO workflow system.

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Verdict

oboe_create Rate-limited

oboe_create 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": {
    "oboe_create": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "oboe_create_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about oboe_create

What does the oboe_create tool do? +

oboe_create. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Obo MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on oboe_create? +

Register the Obo MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for oboe_create: 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 Obo. Nothing to install.

What risk level is oboe_create? +

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

Can I rate-limit oboe_create? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the oboe_create 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 oboe_create completely? +

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

oboe_create is provided by the Obo MCP server (warnes-innovations/oboe-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.