create_workspace · Zoho Analytics MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_workspace does on Zoho Analytics

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

PARAMETERS

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`workspaceName`	string	Yes	Name of the workspace to create

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_workspace needs a policy

This tool creates a new workspace, which is a reversible operation that modifies the Zoho Analytics system state by adding a new organizational container. It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data irreversibly, or commit financial transactions. Creation of workspaces is a standard Write operation.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_workspace' and description 'Create a new workspace in Zoho Analytics with the given name' explicitly indicate creation of a new resource.

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Verdict

create_workspace Rate-limited

create_workspace 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_workspace": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_workspace_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 Zoho Analytics, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about create_workspace

What does the create_workspace tool do? +

Create a new workspace in Zoho Analytics with the given name. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Zoho Analytics MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

What parameters does create_workspace accept? +

create_workspace accepts 1 parameter: workspaceName. Required: workspaceName. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on create_workspace? +

Register the Zoho Analytics MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_workspace: 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 Zoho Analytics. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_workspace? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_workspace? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_workspace 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_workspace completely? +

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

create_workspace is provided by the Zoho Analytics MCP server (zoho-analytics-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.