update_device_swap

A write tool on the 1Panel MCP server.

SERVER1Panel MCP Server SOURCEeaveluo/1panel-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/eaveluo-1panel-mcp/update-device-swap.md

WHAT IT DOES

What update_device_swap does on 1Panel MCP Server

AI agents use update_device_swap to create or update resources in 1Panel MCP Server, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your 1Panel MCP Server environment.

RISK

Why update_device_swap is rated Medium

The tool updates device swap memory settings, which is a write operation that modifies system configuration. While not destructive (swap settings can be changed again), misuse could severely degrade system performance or stability—an AI agent could set swap to zero or excessive values.

From the tool's definition Tool named 'update_device_swap' with description 'Update device swap'; modifies system swap configuration, a reversible but critical system parameter.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs update_device_swap safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and 1Panel MCP Server, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For update_device_swap, this is the rule to start with:

update_device_swap Rate-limited

update_device_swap 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_device_swap": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_device_swap_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 1Panel MCP Server, apply this rule, and every update_device_swap call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about update_device_swap

What does the update_device_swap tool do? +

update_device_swap is a write tool on the 1Panel MCP Server MCP server. It is categorised as a Write tool in the 1Panel MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on update_device_swap? +

Register the 1Panel MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for update_device_swap: 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 1Panel MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is update_device_swap? +

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

Can I rate-limit update_device_swap? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the update_device_swap 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_device_swap completely? +

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

update_device_swap is provided by the 1Panel MCP Server MCP server (eaveluo/1panel-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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