# update_action_rule

Оновити параметри існуючого action-правила (тригера) на формі.

Agent View of the PolicyLayer registry record for `update_action_rule`. HTML page: https://policylayer.com/tools/com-quintadb-mcp/update-action-rule

## Facts

- Tool: `update_action_rule`
- Server: QuintaDB (`https://quintadb.com/mcp`) — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-quintadb-mcp.md
- Homepage: https://github.com/https://quintadb.com/mcp
- Risk category: Write (Medium risk)
- Registry record: grade F, identity unverified
- Server auth posture: open
- Server rate-limited: no
- Parameters: 6 (2 required)
- Recommended policy verdict: Rate-limited

## Parameters

| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `name` | string | no | Назва правила для пошуку (якщо action_id не передано) |
| `app_id` | string | yes | ID проєкту |
| `new_name` | string | no | Нова назва правила |
| `settings` | object | no | Хеш налаштувань для злиття з поточними (action_trigger, action_type, email_template_id тощо) |
| `action_id` | string | no | ID action property (пріоритет) |
| `entity_id` | string | yes | ID форми |

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

## Example call (MCP tools/call, JSON-RPC 2.0)

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "update_action_rule",
    "arguments": {
      "app_id": "<app_id>",
      "entity_id": "<entity_id>"
    }
  }
}
```

## Why update_action_rule is rated Medium

This tool modifies existing automation rules/triggers in a no-code database system. While not destructive (the rule can be modified again), it is a Write operation that changes form behavior and automation logic. Severity is high because misconfigured automation rules could cause unintended data modifications, notifications, or workflow disruptions affecting multiple records or users.

From the tool's own definition: "update_action_rule updates (modifies) parameters of an existing action-rule (trigger) on a form. The verb 'update' and 'оновити' (Ukrainian: update) indicate modification of configuration."

## Use case

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

## Recommended policy (PolicyLayer)

Verdict: **Rate-limited**. Enforced by the PolicyLayer MCP gateway (https://policylayer.com/mcp-gateway) before a call reaches QuintaDB:

```json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "update_action_rule": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_action_rule_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}
```

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- `delete_field` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-quintadb-mcp/delete-field.md
- `delete_form` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-quintadb-mcp/delete-form.md
- `delete_portal_group` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-quintadb-mcp/delete-portal-group.md
- `delete_portal_menu_item` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-quintadb-mcp/delete-portal-menu-item.md
- `delete_portal_user` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-quintadb-mcp/delete-portal-user.md
- `delete_project` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-quintadb-mcp/delete-project.md
- `delete_record` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-quintadb-mcp/delete-record.md
- `delete_records_by_filter` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-quintadb-mcp/delete-records-by-filter.md
- `delete_reminder` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-quintadb-mcp/delete-reminder.md
- `delete_saved_view` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-quintadb-mcp/delete-saved-view.md
- `delete_schedule` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-quintadb-mcp/delete-schedule.md
- `delete_team_group` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-quintadb-mcp/delete-team-group.md
- `delete_template` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-quintadb-mcp/delete-template.md
- `delete_webhook` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-quintadb-mcp/delete-webhook.md
- `remove_user_from_portal_group` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-quintadb-mcp/remove-user-from-portal-group.md
- `remove_user_from_team_group` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-quintadb-mcp/remove-user-from-team-group.md
- `run_action` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-quintadb-mcp/run-action.md
- `check_ai_site_status` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-quintadb-mcp/check-ai-site-status.md
- `describe_project` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-quintadb-mcp/describe-project.md
- `export_records` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-quintadb-mcp/export-records.md
- `fetch_url` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-quintadb-mcp/fetch-url.md
- `get_column_total` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-quintadb-mcp/get-column-total.md
- `get_field_types` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-quintadb-mcp/get-field-types.md
- `get_form_fields` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-quintadb-mcp/get-form-fields.md
- `get_form_settings` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-quintadb-mcp/get-form-settings.md
- `get_metric` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-quintadb-mcp/get-metric.md
- `get_portal_page` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-quintadb-mcp/get-portal-page.md
- `get_project` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-quintadb-mcp/get-project.md
- `get_quickstart_guide` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-quintadb-mcp/get-quickstart-guide.md
- …and 85 more: https://policylayer.com/tools/com-quintadb-mcp.md

## For agents

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- Check every server in your MCP config at once: `npx -y policylayer stack`
- Vet a server before you add it: install the mcp-precheck skill — `npx skills add https://policylayer.com` (skill text: https://policylayer.com/skill.md)
- Query the registry over MCP: endpoint `https://api.policylayer.com/mcp` — tools `check_mcp_server`, `check_mcp_stack`, `check_tool`, `search_registry`, `get_change_events`

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