update_order

What update_order does on Shopmonkey MCP Server

AI agents use update_order 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.

Why update_order is rated Medium

This tool modifies existing work order records reversibly—a classic Write operation. Severity is high because work orders are critical business documents that may contain financial details, customer information, and service history; unauthorized updates could cause significant operational disruption or compliance issues. However, it is not Destructive (no deletion) or Financial (no money movement) by itself.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'update_order' and description 'Update fields on an existing work order' indicate modification of existing data. The Shopmonkey context shows this operates on work orders which are core business objects in shop management.

The rule that runs update_order 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_order, this is the rule to start with:

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "update_order": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_order_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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