http_patch

A write tool on the Mcp Nettools MCP server.

SERVERMcp Nettools SOURCEaaronckj/mcp-nettools

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/aaronckj-mcp-nettools/http-patch.md

WHAT IT DOES

What http_patch does on Mcp Nettools

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

RISK

Why http_patch is rated Medium

HTTP PATCH modifies existing resources on remote servers, making it a Write operation. Severity is medium because the impact depends on what resource is patched and by whom; in a network diagnostics context, this could modify configurations or settings remotely. Confidence is reduced due to empty description, but the tool name clearly indicates a write/modification capability.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'http_patch' indicates HTTP PATCH method, which modifies data; description is empty but context shows this is a network diagnostics server, and PATCH is a standard HTTP verb for partial updates.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs http_patch safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Mcp Nettools, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For http_patch, this is the rule to start with:

http_patch Rate-limited

http_patch 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": {
    "http_patch": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "http_patch_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Mcp Nettools, apply this rule, and every http_patch call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about http_patch

What does the http_patch tool do? +

http_patch is a write tool on the Mcp Nettools MCP server. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Mcp Nettools MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on http_patch? +

Register the Mcp Nettools MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for http_patch: 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 Mcp Nettools. Nothing to install.

What risk level is http_patch? +

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

Can I rate-limit http_patch? +

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

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

http_patch is provided by the Mcp Nettools MCP server (aaronckj/mcp-nettools). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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