provider_update

Update provider data: status, commission, coverage areas, permissions.

SERVERServicialo SOURCE@servicialo/mcp-server

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 112 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/com-servicialo-mcp-server/provider-update.md

WHAT IT DOES

What provider_update does on Servicialo

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

Parameter	Type	Required
`name`	string	—
`phone`	string	—
`apiKey`	string	—
`orgSlug`	string	Yes
`isActive`	boolean	—
`lastName`	string	—
`providerId`	string	Yes
`comunasCobertura`	array	—
`defaultCommission`	number	—
`canManageOwnServices`	boolean	—
`canManageOwnAvailability`	boolean	—

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why provider_update is rated Medium

This tool modifies provider configuration and data but does not permanently delete records. However, the sensitivity is elevated because it affects commission rates (financial implications), permissions (access control), and operational status. Changes are reversible via subsequent updates, placing it in Write rather than Execute or Destructive.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Update provider data: status, commission, coverage areas, permissions.' The verb 'Update' combined with sensitive fields like 'commission' (financial impact), 'permissions' (access control), and 'status' (operational state) indicates…

Risk signalsHandles credentials or secrets (apiKey) · High parameter count (11 properties)

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs provider_update safely

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

provider_update Rate-limited

provider_update 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": {
    "provider_update": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "provider_update_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 Servicialo, apply this rule, and every provider_update call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about provider_update

What does the provider_update tool do? +

Update provider data: status, commission, coverage areas, permissions. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Servicialo MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

What parameters does provider_update accept? +

provider_update accepts 11 parameters: name, phone, apiKey, orgSlug, isActive, lastName, providerId, comunasCobertura, defaultCommission, canManageOwnServices, canManageOwnAvailability. Required: orgSlug, providerId. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on provider_update? +

Register the Servicialo MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for provider_update: 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 Servicialo. Nothing to install.

What risk level is provider_update? +

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

Can I rate-limit provider_update? +

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

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

provider_update is provided by the Servicialo MCP server (@servicialo/mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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