update_bot_filter

Update an existing bot filter

SERVERinstantKOM MCP Server SOURCEinstantkom/mcp-server

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/instantkom-mcp-server/update-bot-filter.md

WHAT IT DOES

What update_bot_filter does on instantKOM MCP Server

AI agents use update_bot_filter 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.

RISK

Why update_bot_filter is rated Medium

This tool modifies existing bot filter configurations, which is a Write operation (reversible data modification). Severity is medium because misconfigured filters could affect message routing or bot behavior across channels, but the action is not destructive, financial, or execution-based.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'update_bot_filter' and description 'Update an existing bot filter' indicate modification of configuration data. The action is reversible (filters can be updated again) and applies to bot filtering settings within the instantKOM messenger platform.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs update_bot_filter 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_filter, this is the rule to start with:

update_bot_filter Rate-limited

update_bot_filter 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_bot_filter": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_bot_filter_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 instantKOM MCP Server, apply this rule, and every update_bot_filter call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about update_bot_filter

What does the update_bot_filter tool do? +

Update an existing bot filter. 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.

How do I enforce a policy on update_bot_filter? +

Register the instantKOM MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for update_bot_filter: 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.

What risk level is update_bot_filter? +

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

Can I rate-limit update_bot_filter? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the update_bot_filter 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_bot_filter completely? +

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

update_bot_filter 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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