update_webhook

PATCH an existing webhook — only provided fields are changed.

SERVERHpe Networking SOURCEsecure-ssid/hpe-networking-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/hpe-networking-mcp/update-webhook.md

WHAT IT DOES

What update_webhook does on Hpe Networking

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

RISK

Why update_webhook is rated Medium

The tool modifies an existing resource (webhook) in a reversible manner. PATCH operations are update actions that change specific fields without deleting data. Webhooks can control notification routing and external integrations, so misconfiguration could affect visibility or data flow, warranting medium severity.

From the tool's definition PATCH an existing webhook — only provided fields are changed

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs update_webhook safely

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

update_webhook Rate-limited

update_webhook 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_webhook": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_webhook_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 Hpe Networking, apply this rule, and every update_webhook call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about update_webhook

What does the update_webhook tool do? +

PATCH an existing webhook — only provided fields are changed. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Hpe Networking 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_webhook? +

Register the Hpe Networking MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for update_webhook: 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 Hpe Networking. Nothing to install.

What risk level is update_webhook? +

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

Can I rate-limit update_webhook? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the update_webhook 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_webhook completely? +

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

update_webhook is provided by the Hpe Networking MCP server (secure-ssid/hpe-networking-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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