bulk_update_status

Batch status change on multiple entities (e.g., archive completed projects, mark invoices sent).

SERVERBusinys SOURCE@businys/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/app-businys-mcp-server/bulk-update-status.md

WHAT IT DOES

What bulk_update_status does on Businys

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

RISK

Why bulk_update_status is rated Medium

The tool performs reversible state modifications (status changes, archiving) on potentially many records at once. While not destructive (changes can be undone by changing status again), the high-confidence bulk operation across multiple business entities (invoices, projects) creates significant risk if an AI agent misapplies it with incorrect criteria.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Batch status change on multiple entities (e.g., archive completed projects, mark invoices sent)' — this modifies data in bulk across multiple records without deletion.

Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs bulk_update_status safely

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

bulk_update_status Rate-limited

bulk_update_status 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": {
    "bulk_update_status": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "bulk_update_status_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 Businys, apply this rule, and every bulk_update_status call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about bulk_update_status

What does the bulk_update_status tool do? +

Batch status change on multiple entities (e.g., archive completed projects, mark invoices sent). It is categorised as a Write tool in the Businys MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on bulk_update_status? +

Register the Businys MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for bulk_update_status: 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 Businys. Nothing to install.

What risk level is bulk_update_status? +

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

Can I rate-limit bulk_update_status? +

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

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

bulk_update_status is provided by the Businys MCP server (@businys/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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