bulk_update_application_envs

Bulk update environment variables for an application.

SERVERCoolify SOURCEcoolify-mcp-server

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/coolify/bulk-update-application-envs.md

WHAT IT DOES

What bulk_update_application_envs does on Coolify

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

RISK

Why bulk_update_application_envs is rated Medium

This tool creates or modifies application environment variables in bulk, which is a reversible change to application state. While environment variables can critically affect application behavior (including secrets, API keys, database credentials), the operation itself is reversible—values can be updated again or restored. This makes it Write rather than Execute or Destructive.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'bulk_update_application_envs' and description 'Bulk update environment variables for an application' indicate modification of application configuration data.

Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs bulk_update_application_envs safely

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

bulk_update_application_envs Rate-limited

bulk_update_application_envs 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": {
    "bulk_update_application_envs": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "bulk_update_application_envs_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 Coolify, apply this rule, and every bulk_update_application_envs call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about bulk_update_application_envs

What does the bulk_update_application_envs tool do? +

Bulk update environment variables for an application. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Coolify MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on bulk_update_application_envs? +

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

What risk level is bulk_update_application_envs? +

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

Can I rate-limit bulk_update_application_envs? +

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

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

bulk_update_application_envs is provided by the Coolify MCP server (coolify-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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