update_agent_skill

SERVERFreedom Mcp SOURCEhttps://twuluxmoognlwtmaoqgo.supabase.co/functions/v1/freedom-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 83 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/com-getfreedomos-freedom-mcp/update-agent-skill.md

WHAT IT DOES

What update_agent_skill does on Freedom Mcp

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

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`steps`	array	Yes	Ordered steps of the process (e.g., ["Pull balances", "Calculate 13-week average", "Flag if runway < 3 months"])
`agent_id`	string	—	UUID of the agent to teach. Optional if agent_name is provided.
`companyId`	string	Yes	FreedomOS company id to act within (you must be a member). Required for company-scoped tools.
`resources`	array	—	URLs, doc names, templates, or other resources (e.g., ["company P&L template"])
`agent_name`	string	—	Name of the agent (e.g., "Marcus"). Used to look up agent_id if not provided.
`skill_name`	string	Yes	Short name for the skill (e.g., "13-Week Cash Forecast")
`tools_used`	array	—	Tool names referenced in the process (e.g., ["get_cash_position", "create_google_sheet"])
`activity_name`	string	—	Activity this skill backs (e.g., "Weekly Cash Review"). If provided, the skill will be linked to this activity via skill_id.

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why update_agent_skill is rated Medium

This tool creates or modifies procedural instructions that govern how agents execute their activities. It is a Write operation because it creates/updates configuration data (skills/procedures) that can be reversed or modified. The sensitivity marker indicates approval gates exist.

From the tool's definition Create or update a skill (process/procedure) for an agent. Use when a user says '@Marcus here's how I want you to do the cash forecast' or 'change how the CFO does the monthly review' or 'here's my process for X'.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs update_agent_skill safely

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

update_agent_skill Rate-limited

update_agent_skill 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_agent_skill": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_agent_skill_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 Freedom Mcp, apply this rule, and every update_agent_skill call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about update_agent_skill

What does the update_agent_skill tool do? +

Create or update a skill (process/procedure) for an agent. Use when a user says "@Marcus here's how I want you to do the cash forecast" or "change how the CFO does the monthly review" or "here's my process for X". Skills teach agents HOW to perform their activities. [sensitive-tier — first use may require a manager's approval; a from-now-on approval makes future calls seamless, a just-once approval re-asks next time.]. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Freedom Mcp MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

What parameters does update_agent_skill accept? +

update_agent_skill accepts 8 parameters: steps, agent_id, companyId, resources, agent_name, skill_name, tools_used, activity_name. Required: steps, companyId, skill_name. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on update_agent_skill? +

Register the Freedom MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for update_agent_skill: 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 Freedom Mcp. Nothing to install.

What risk level is update_agent_skill? +

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

Can I rate-limit update_agent_skill? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the update_agent_skill 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_agent_skill completely? +

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

update_agent_skill is provided by the Freedom MCP server (https://twuluxmoognlwtmaoqgo.supabase.co/functions/v1/freedom-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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