update_bot_env_var_value
Update a recipient-specific environment variable value
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What update_bot_env_var_value does on instantKOM MCP Server
AI agents use update_bot_env_var_value to create or update resources in instantKOM MCP Server, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your instantKOM MCP Server environment.
Why update_bot_env_var_value is rated Medium
This tool modifies environment variable values for bots, which is a reversible write operation. While it could potentially affect bot behavior if misconfigured, it does not execute arbitrary code, delete data irreversibly, or move money.
From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'update' and description states 'Update a recipient-specific environment variable value', indicating modification of configuration data.
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The rule that runs update_bot_env_var_value safely
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and instantKOM MCP Server, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For update_bot_env_var_value, this is the rule to start with:
update_bot_env_var_value 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.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect instantKOM MCP Server, apply this rule, and every update_bot_env_var_value call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about update_bot_env_var_value
Update a recipient-specific environment variable value. It is categorised as a Write tool in the instantKOM MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.
Register the instantKOM MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for update_bot_env_var_value: 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 instantKOM MCP Server. Nothing to install.
update_bot_env_var_value is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the update_bot_env_var_value 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for update_bot_env_var_value. 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.
update_bot_env_var_value is provided by the instantKOM MCP Server MCP server (instantkom/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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