update_recipe

Update an existing recipe in Nextcloud Cookbook. Only provided fields are changed.

SERVERAIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server SOURCEelgorro/aiquila

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/aiquila-nextcloud-mcp-server/update-recipe.md

WHAT IT DOES

What update_recipe does on AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server

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

RISK

Why update_recipe is rated Medium

This tool modifies existing recipes in Nextcloud Cookbook. It is a Write operation because it changes data persistently but reversibly—the changes can be undone by editing again or reverting. It is not Destructive because it does not irreversibly delete or overwrite data.

From the tool's definition Tool name: 'update_recipe'; description states 'Update an existing recipe in Nextcloud Cookbook. Only provided fields are changed.' The 'Update' verb and modification of recipe data indicate a write operation that creates or modifies data reversibly.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs update_recipe safely

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

update_recipe Rate-limited

update_recipe 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_recipe": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_recipe_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 AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server, apply this rule, and every update_recipe call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about update_recipe

What does the update_recipe tool do? +

Update an existing recipe in Nextcloud Cookbook. Only provided fields are changed. It is categorised as a Write tool in the AIquila — Nextcloud 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_recipe? +

Register the AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for update_recipe: 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 AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is update_recipe? +

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

Can I rate-limit update_recipe? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the update_recipe 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_recipe completely? +

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

update_recipe is provided by the AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server MCP server (elgorro/aiquila). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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