clickup_update_folder

A write tool on the Clickup MCP server.

SERVERClickup SOURCEtrustxai/clickup-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/clickup-mcp/clickup-update-folder.md

WHAT IT DOES

What clickup_update_folder does on Clickup

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

RISK

Why clickup_update_folder is rated Medium

The tool clearly performs a reversible data modification operation on ClickUp folders. 'Update' operations are Write category by definition—they change state but remain reversible (unlike Destructive). Severity is medium because folders in a project management system may contain important organizational metadata and task data, but the impact depends on what fields are modified and user permissions.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'clickup_update_folder' indicates modification of folder data. The verb 'update' is a classic Write operation that creates or modifies data reversibly. Description is empty, limiting evidence specificity.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs clickup_update_folder safely

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

clickup_update_folder Rate-limited

clickup_update_folder 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": {
    "clickup_update_folder": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "clickup_update_folder_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 Clickup, apply this rule, and every clickup_update_folder call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about clickup_update_folder

What does the clickup_update_folder tool do? +

clickup_update_folder is a write tool on the Clickup MCP server. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Clickup MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on clickup_update_folder? +

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

What risk level is clickup_update_folder? +

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

Can I rate-limit clickup_update_folder? +

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

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

clickup_update_folder is provided by the Clickup MCP server (trustxai/clickup-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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