theprotocol_updateWebhook
Update fields on an existing webhook. Only supplied fields change.
This record as markdown: /tools/cloud-theprotocol-registry/theprotocol-updatewebhook.md
What theprotocol_updateWebhook does on TheProtocol — Sovereign AI Agent Platform
AI agents use theprotocol_updateWebhook to create or update resources in TheProtocol — Sovereign AI Agent Platform, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your TheProtocol — Sovereign AI Agent Platform environment.
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
url | string | — | |
events | array | — | |
is_active | boolean | — | |
webhook_id | string | Yes | |
description | string | — |
Parameters from the server's own tool schema.
Why theprotocol_updateWebhook is rated Medium
The tool modifies webhook configuration data reversibly. While webhooks can trigger external actions, this tool only updates their configuration fields rather than executing operations or deleting data. The impact is medium severity because misconfigured webhooks could redirect notifications or cause service disruptions, but changes are reversible and the blast radius depends on what the webhook targets.
From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'update' and description states 'Update fields on an existing webhook. Only supplied fields change.' This indicates modification of existing data (webhook configuration).
Risk signalsAccepts URL/endpoint input (url)
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
The rule that runs theprotocol_updateWebhook safely
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and TheProtocol — Sovereign AI Agent Platform, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For theprotocol_updateWebhook, this is the rule to start with:
theprotocol_updateWebhook 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.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect TheProtocol — Sovereign AI Agent Platform, apply this rule, and every theprotocol_updateWebhook call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about theprotocol_updateWebhook
Update fields on an existing webhook. Only supplied fields change. It is categorised as a Write tool in the TheProtocol — Sovereign AI Agent Platform MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.
theprotocol_updateWebhook accepts 5 parameters: url, events, is_active, webhook_id, description. Required: webhook_id. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.
Register the TheProtocol — Sovereign AI Agent Platform MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for theprotocol_updateWebhook: 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 TheProtocol — Sovereign AI Agent Platform. Nothing to install.
theprotocol_updateWebhook is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the theprotocol_updateWebhook 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for theprotocol_updateWebhook. 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.
theprotocol_updateWebhook is provided by the TheProtocol — Sovereign AI Agent Platform MCP server (https://api.theprotocol.cloud/mcp/sse). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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