schema_create_binding

Create a data binding at a binding location (schemaPath). op=OPTION uses a pathInHierarchicalMenu from schema_binding_inspect; op=FORMULA an operator from FORMULA_OPERATORS. operation defaults to REPLACE (CONCAT to append). Changes apply immediately; use schema_undo to revert the last change. Ops...

Server Zion zion-mcp
Category Write
Risk class Medium
Parameters 111 required

What schema_create_binding does on Zion

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

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
op string Yes
config object
appExId string | null
operator string
operation string
schemaPath array
projectExId string
constantValue object
appVersionExId string | null
initialBranchNames array
pathInHierarchicalMenu array

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

Why schema_create_binding needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies data bindings in a schema, which is a reversible write operation. The explicit mention that changes 'apply immediately' and can be reverted via 'schema_undo' confirms the reversible nature. It does not delete data (Destructive), execute arbitrary code (Execute), or commit financial transactions (Financial).

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Create a data binding' and 'Changes apply immediately; use schema_undo to revert the last change.' The operations include CREATE_CONDITIONAL_BINDING, CREATE_CONST_BINDING, CREATE_FORMULA_BINDING, CREATE_OPTION_BINDING, and…

Risk signalsHigh parameter count (11 properties)

Questions about schema_create_binding

What does the schema_create_binding tool do? +

Create a data binding at a binding location (schemaPath). op=OPTION uses a pathInHierarchicalMenu from schema_binding_inspect; op=FORMULA an operator from FORMULA_OPERATORS. operation defaults to REPLACE (CONCAT to append). Changes apply immediately; use schema_undo to revert the last change. Ops: - op=CONDITIONAL → CREATE_CONDITIONAL_BINDING (req: schemaPath) - op=CONST → CREATE_CONST_BINDING (req: constantValue, schemaPath) - op=FORMULA → CREATE_FORMULA_BINDING (req: schemaPath) - op=OPTION → CREATE_OPTION_BINDING (req: pathInHierarchicalMenu, schemaPath) - op=SET_FORMULA_CONFIG → SET_FORMULA_CONFIG (req: config, schemaPath). It is categorised as a Write tool in the Zion MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

What parameters does schema_create_binding accept? +

schema_create_binding accepts 11 parameters: op, config, appExId, operator, operation, schemaPath, projectExId, constantValue, appVersionExId, initialBranchNames, pathInHierarchicalMenu. Required: op. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on schema_create_binding? +

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

What risk level is schema_create_binding? +

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

Can I rate-limit schema_create_binding? +

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

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

schema_create_binding is provided by the Zion MCP server (zion-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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