update_promotion

Update an existing promotion.

SERVERThinkific MCP Server SOURCEackbarguppi-ai/thinkific-mcp

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/ackbarguppi-ai-thinkific-mcp/update-promotion.md

WHAT IT DOES

What update_promotion does on Thinkific MCP Server

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

RISK

Why update_promotion is rated Medium

This tool modifies existing promotion records, which is a Write operation—data is changed but not permanently deleted and can be reverted. Severity is medium because misuse could affect pricing/discount structures and customer-facing promotional campaigns, but changes are typically reversible through subsequent updates.

From the tool's definition Tool named 'update_promotion' with description 'Update an existing promotion' indicates modification of existing data (promotions/discounts) in a Thinkific site.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs update_promotion safely

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

update_promotion Rate-limited

update_promotion 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_promotion": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_promotion_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 Thinkific MCP Server, apply this rule, and every update_promotion call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about update_promotion

What does the update_promotion tool do? +

Update an existing promotion. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Thinkific 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_promotion? +

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

What risk level is update_promotion? +

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

Can I rate-limit update_promotion? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the update_promotion 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_promotion completely? +

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

update_promotion is provided by the Thinkific MCP Server MCP server (ackbarguppi-ai/thinkific-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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