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box_shared_link_web_link_create_or_update_tool

Create or update a shared link for a web link

Part of the Box MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.

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WHEN AI AGENTS USE THIS TOOL

AI agents use box_shared_link_web_link_create_or_update_tool to create or modify resources in Box. Write operations carry medium risk because an autonomous agent could trigger bulk unintended modifications. Rate limits prevent a single agent session from making hundreds of changes in rapid succession. Argument validation ensures the agent passes expected values.

WHY ENFORCE A POLICY ON BOX_SHARED_LINK_WEB_LINK_CREATE_OR_UPDATE_TOOL

Without a policy, an AI agent could call box_shared_link_web_link_create_or_update_tool repeatedly, creating or modifying resources faster than any human could review. Intercept's rate limiting ensures write operations happen at a controlled pace, and argument validation catches malformed or unexpected inputs before they reach Box.

RECOMMENDED POLICY

Write tools can modify data. A rate limit prevents runaway bulk operations from AI agents.

box.yaml 
tools:
  box_shared_link_web_link_create_or_update_tool:
    rules:
      - action: allow
        rate_limit:
          max: 30
          window: 60

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DETAILS

Tool Name

box_shared_link_web_link_create_or_update_tool

Category

Write

MCP Server

Box MCP Server

Risk Level

Medium

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What does the box_shared_link_web_link_create_or_update_tool tool do?

Create or update a shared link for a web link. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Box MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on box_shared_link_web_link_create_or_update_tool?

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for box_shared_link_web_link_create_or_update_tool. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Box MCP server.

What risk level is box_shared_link_web_link_create_or_update_tool?

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

Can I rate-limit box_shared_link_web_link_create_or_update_tool?

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the box_shared_link_web_link_create_or_update_tool rule in your Intercept 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 box_shared_link_web_link_create_or_update_tool completely?

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for box_shared_link_web_link_create_or_update_tool. 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 box_shared_link_web_link_create_or_update_tool?

box_shared_link_web_link_create_or_update_tool is provided by the Box MCP server (box-community/mcp-server-box). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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