update_automation

Update an automation rule (name, actions, active status).

SERVERBusinys SOURCE@businys/mcp-server

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/app-businys-mcp-server/update-automation.md

WHAT IT DOES

What update_automation does on Businys

AI agents use update_automation 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 update_automation is rated Medium

This tool creates or modifies data reversibly by updating automation rules. While it could affect business operations depending on what the automation does, the tool itself performs a Write operation (update) rather than Execute (it doesn't run the automation, only configures it) or Destructive (rules are not deleted, only modified).

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Update an automation rule (name, actions, active status)' — modifies existing configuration without deletion. The word 'Update' and modification of 'actions' and 'active status' indicate reversible changes to business logic.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

update_automation Rate-limited

update_automation 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_automation": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_automation_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 update_automation call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about update_automation

What does the update_automation tool do? +

Update an automation rule (name, actions, active status). 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 update_automation? +

Register the Businys MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for update_automation: 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 update_automation? +

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

Can I rate-limit update_automation? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the update_automation 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_automation completely? +

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

update_automation 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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