reset_usage_limit_entity

Reset tracked usage for one entity under a usage limit. This changes accumulated usage for that entity only; use list_usage_limit_entities to confirm the target first.

SERVERPortkey Admin SOURCEcodeswhat/portkey-admin-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/codeswhat-portkey-admin-mcp/reset-usage-limit-entity.md

WHAT IT DOES

What reset_usage_limit_entity does on Portkey Admin

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

RISK

Why reset_usage_limit_entity is rated Medium

Resetting usage resets/modifies accumulated data for an entity, which is a reversible write operation (the usage counter is changed, not permanently deleted). It could be misused to circumvent rate limiting or usage enforcement, giving medium severity.

From the tool's definition Reset tracked usage for one entity under a usage limit. This changes accumulated usage for that entity only.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs reset_usage_limit_entity safely

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

reset_usage_limit_entity Rate-limited

reset_usage_limit_entity 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": {
    "reset_usage_limit_entity": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "reset_usage_limit_entity_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 Portkey Admin, apply this rule, and every reset_usage_limit_entity call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about reset_usage_limit_entity

What does the reset_usage_limit_entity tool do? +

Reset tracked usage for one entity under a usage limit. This changes accumulated usage for that entity only; use list_usage_limit_entities to confirm the target first. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Portkey Admin MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on reset_usage_limit_entity? +

Register the Portkey Admin MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for reset_usage_limit_entity: 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 Portkey Admin. Nothing to install.

What risk level is reset_usage_limit_entity? +

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

Can I rate-limit reset_usage_limit_entity? +

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

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

reset_usage_limit_entity is provided by the Portkey Admin MCP server (codeswhat/portkey-admin-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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