# update_record

Оновити існуючий запис. Для rel-полів передай 'rels'. Для subform-полів передай 'subforms'.

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

## Facts

- Tool: `update_record`
- 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: 7 (3 required)
- Recommended policy verdict: Rate-limited

## Parameters

| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `data` | object | no | Прості поля для оновлення (field_id → value) |
| `rels` | object | no | Rel-поля: { "Назва rel-поля": "ID запису" } або { "Назва rel-поля": ["id1", "id2"] } для many-to-many |
| `app_id` | string | yes | Project ID (from list_projects) |
| `values` | object | no | Аліас для data — можна використовувати замість data |
| `subforms` | object | no | Subform-поля: { "field_id subform": { "form_id": "ID субформи", "records": [{"field_id": "значення"}] } }. УВАГА: 'records' — це ОБОВ'ЯЗКОВО масив об'єктів-хеші |
| `entity_id` | string | yes | Form ID (from list_forms or describe_project) |
| `record_id` | string | yes | Record ID (from get_records or search_records) |

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_record",
    "arguments": {
      "app_id": "<app_id>",
      "entity_id": "<entity_id>",
      "record_id": "<record_id>"
    }
  }
}
```

## Why update_record is rated Medium

This tool creates or modifies data reversibly—it updates existing records without deleting or overwriting them irreversibly. The ability to modify related fields (rels) and subforms adds scope but remains within the Write category. Severity is medium because record updates can affect data integrity and dependent queries, but the action is reversible via subsequent updates.

From the tool's own definition: "Tool name 'update_record' and description 'Оновити існуючий запис' (Update existing record) indicates modification of data. Parameters mention 'rels' and 'subforms' suggesting structured data updates."

## Use case

AI agents use update_record 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_record": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_record_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}
```

## Other tools on QuintaDB (115)

- `delete_few_records` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-quintadb-mcp/delete-few-records.md
- `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

This record is a snapshot. Live verdicts and the full registry:

- 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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Source: the PolicyLayer MCP registry — one continuously verified record per MCP server. Full record: https://policylayer.com/registry?q=com-quintadb-mcp · API: https://policylayer.com/registry/api · Policy library: https://policylayer.com/policies/com-quintadb-mcp
