update_canned_service

Update an existing canned service template by ID.

SERVERShopmonkey MCP Server SOURCEabbottdevelopments/shopmonkey-mcp-server

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/abbottdevelopments-shopmonkey-mcp-server/update-canned-service.md

WHAT IT DOES

What update_canned_service does on Shopmonkey MCP Server

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

RISK

Why update_canned_service is rated Medium

This tool modifies existing canned service templates (predefined service bundles used in a shop management system) but does not delete or destroy data. The change is reversible—updated templates can be corrected or reverted. While it could impact shop operations if templates are misconfigured, it lacks the irreversibility of destructive operations or financial consequences of payment tools.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'update_canned_service' and description 'Update an existing canned service template by ID' indicate modification of existing data. The verb 'update' and context of managing shop management templates show reversible data changes.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs update_canned_service safely

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

update_canned_service Rate-limited

update_canned_service 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": {
    "update_canned_service": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_canned_service_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 Shopmonkey MCP Server, apply this rule, and every update_canned_service call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about update_canned_service

What does the update_canned_service tool do? +

Update an existing canned service template by ID. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Shopmonkey 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 update_canned_service? +

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

What risk level is update_canned_service? +

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

Can I rate-limit update_canned_service? +

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

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

update_canned_service is provided by the Shopmonkey MCP Server MCP server (abbottdevelopments/shopmonkey-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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