phalcon_create_module · Phalcon MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What phalcon_create_module does on Phalcon MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why phalcon_create_module needs a policy

The tool creates a new module, which is a standard scaffold operation that adds files and directories to a project. This is a Write operation because it creates/adds data structures reversibly. It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data, or trigger financial operations. The blast radius is medium since an AI could create many unwanted modules, but this is easily undone by deletion.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'phalcon_create_module' with description 'Create a new module'. The sibling tools include create_project, create_migration, create_model, create_controller, create_scaffold, create_webtools—all write operations.

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Verdict

phalcon_create_module Rate-limited

phalcon_create_module 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": {
    "phalcon_create_module": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "phalcon_create_module_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 Phalcon MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about phalcon_create_module

What does the phalcon_create_module tool do? +

Create a new module. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Phalcon 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 phalcon_create_module? +

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

What risk level is phalcon_create_module? +

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

Can I rate-limit phalcon_create_module? +

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

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

phalcon_create_module is provided by the Phalcon MCP Server MCP server (xindong888999/phalcon-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.