update_snapshot_description

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-snapshot-description.md

WHAT IT DOES

What update_snapshot_description does on 1Panel MCP Server

AI agents use update_snapshot_description 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_snapshot_description is rated Medium

The tool updates (modifies) snapshot description metadata rather than reading, executing code, deleting, or moving money. While metadata updates are generally low-risk, the context of a server infrastructure management tool (1Panel) means snapshots likely represent system backups or VM states; modifying snapshot descriptions could cause confusion about backup contents/purposes, leading to operational errors or…

From the tool's definition Tool name 'update_snapshot_description' and description 'Update snapshot description' indicate modification of metadata for an existing snapshot resource. This is a reversible write operation on snapshot metadata.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs update_snapshot_description 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_snapshot_description, this is the rule to start with:

update_snapshot_description Rate-limited

update_snapshot_description 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_snapshot_description": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_snapshot_description_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_snapshot_description call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about update_snapshot_description

What does the update_snapshot_description tool do? +

update_snapshot_description 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_snapshot_description? +

Register the 1Panel MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for update_snapshot_description: 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_snapshot_description? +

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

Can I rate-limit update_snapshot_description? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the update_snapshot_description 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_snapshot_description completely? +

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

update_snapshot_description 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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